The Business of Church
…of spiritual giants. Perhaps even worse, although a church’s leadership must oversee significant resources in a businesslike fashion, the church was never intended to be operated as a business. Leaders…
Pushing the Limits of Possibilities
…great leadership. Axiom Three: Great leaders are never content with anything- at least not until the Kingdom comes on earth. Great leaders are never content with their life or leadership…
Is Your Vision Building or Busting Your Church’s Growth?
…of church leadership. Many pastors, in their heartfelt service, blur these lines, leading to a journey where their personal compass gets lost in the church’s map. This blog is about…
Farm System
…quality of leadership in the postmodern/pre-Christian world. Churches need to pour more time, energy, and money into training than they do construction. For more the issue of leadership see my…
Church Growth Readiness Assessment: Is Your Church Ready?
…leadership discipline Experience is valuable, but it’s not a system. When decisions are driven by how things feel rather than what’s actually happening, blind spots multiply. Growth never comes from…
The Heresy of Harmony at Any Cost
…and the principles of strong leadership. [See On Not Being Nice for the Sake of the Gospel.] By understanding the roles and influences of these characters, church leaders can begin…