Most of us who get into full-time ministry do so because we sense a calling, not because it was a ‘career path’. Chances are you got in this because you love God, deeply, right? So it’s always a bit surprising…
The problem with ineffectiveness and sin is it’s so much easier to spot in other people than it is to see within ourselves. Chances are you’ve got some theories on why the leader down the road is struggling in their…
So many church leaders struggle to recruit volunteers and get them fully engaged in the mission. It just seems like every church leader I know is always looking for more volunteers. I’ve never met a church that said, “You know…when…
Almost everyone you talk to is trying to lead a balanced life. But what if that’s the wrong goal? Don’t get me wrong. I don’t think everyone should work 80 hours a week. But here’s my struggle. I think in…
If you’re going to make it in leadership over the long haul, you need a strong inner circle. And that’s exactly what many leaders don’t have. Too many leaders I talk to are isolated, a bit lonely and as a…
Ever get discouraged as a leader? It’s kind of like asking if you have a pulse. If you’ve led anything for more than a few months, you’ve been discouraged. Progress isn’t happening as fast as you like Or may it…
The one thing that should characterize every Christian leader…often doesn’t. I’m hesitant to tell you what it is upfront because you will do what I would be tempted to do…say ‘well of course’ and move on. Who needs another lesson…
This is one of my most-read posts of all time. Times change. I updated the post and the reasons here. In the meantime, enjoy this original post. While social media and even traditional media are still preoccupied with mega churches…
It happens every time Apple launches a new iOS (its basic mobile operating system). People complain. The new design is hard to use. The old icons were better. The colours are weird. It’s ugly. The font is too think Then, inevitably,…
Almost every leader I know says they want their church to grow. And almost all of them say they want much of that growth to come from people who don’t go to church. But precious few churches see real traction…
It’s amazing to me how many leaders I know tell me they struggle with control. When I tell people I have control issues, a surprising number tell me, in hushed tones, that they have the same issue. Then, usually, we…
Sometimes there’s a revolution going on, and you can sense it, but you can’t quite name it. Almost every leader is caught in one of those moments right now. How you lead—and how you need to lead to be relevant—is…