DNA Accountability Part 1
For the week of April 04, 2005 DNA Accountability – Part 1 By: Tom Bandy Churches need to move beyond discernment of DNA, to using DNA as a primary vehicle for accountability. There are five basic ways to do this. Here is the first: Refine the DNA in every annual meeting or annual staff visioning […]
The Spiritual Leadership of the Board
For the week of March 28, 2005 The Spiritual Leadership of the Board By: Tom Bandy Most churches underestimate the importance of the board members as “spiritual leaders”. Board members are often elected or appointed because of specific skills (teaching, finance, property management, etc.). However, as management responsibilities are delegated to a trusted, gifted few, […]
Barriers to Effective Leadership Teams Part 3
For the week of March 21, 2005 Barriers to Effective Leadership Teams Part 3: The Lack of Trust By: John Laster There are three common, interrelated barriers to more effective leadership teams: the absence of a shared DNA, the presence of fear, and a lack of trust within the team itself. Lack of trust among […]
Barriers to Effective Leadership Teams Part 2
For the week of March 14, 2005 Barriers to Effective Leadership Teams Part 2: The Presence of Fear By: John Laster There are three common, interrelated barriers to more effective leadership teams: the absence of a shared DNA, the presence of fear, and a lack of trust within the team itself. The presence of fear […]
Barriers to Effective Leadership Teams Part 1
For the week of March 07, 2005 Barriers to Effective Leadership Teams: Part 1: The Absence of Shared DNA By: John Laster There are three common, interrelated barriers to more effective leadership teams: the absence of a shared DNA, the presence of fear, and a lack of trust within the team itself. The concept of […]
Leadership: Burden or Blessing?
For the week of February 28, 2005 Leadership: Burden or Blessing? By: John Laster There is significant instability, lack of focus, and an absence of trust and joy in the majority of congregational leadership teams today. Make an opportunity soon to examine perceptions of your team’s dynamics. It can take some time to lay the […]