Vision Threats
Casting a vision that produces an effective culture is one of the most important things a pastor can do because culture trumps everything. An unhealthy culture results in an unhealthy church. So I want to think a moment about the threats that keep vision from creating a healthy culture. Lets start with the current reality. […]
5 Steps to Becoming Spiritual Giants
How many spiritual giants do you have in your church? Are you a spiritual giant? Is there a process for becoming a spiritual giant? What does a spiritual giant look like? I do see a process for becoming a spiritual giant. Call it sanctification if you like. It is the joyous journey of our earthly […]
Pooled Ignorance Never Grows Churches
I was talking recently with a friend of mine who is still pastoring a church. Our conversation was focused around a recent meeting he had just endured. He had been summoned by his superior to take part in a round table discussion on how to stem the decline of the region. He said it was […]
Does Your Church Embrace Systemic Mediocrity?
I was having a conversation with a church’s staff members the other day and mentioned that the six words church leaders should dread are, “That won’t happen again, will it?” As in, if that continues then we’re going to have to make a change by getting someone who will ensure “that” doesn’t happen again. Related: […]
The Importance of Measuring Results
“So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 I’ve long been a proponent of measuring results. I believe if you don’t measure the results of something the odds are you’re not going to be as successful as you would be if you kept stats on what your […]
Turn Leaders Into Disciples
Effective Church Leaders are more than skilled volunteers. First and foremost, they should be expected to exhibit conspicuous spiritual practices. The “go to your prayer closet” and “don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing” has been used as an excuse for shallow discipleship for too long (and both of those Matthean […]