Organizational and Cultural Trends
5 Early Leadership Lessons from the Dissolution of Mars Hill Church
The events that have transpired at Mars Hill Church over the last few months have been dramatic and to some extent, unprecedented. For me personally, they’re still heartbreaking as I’m a huge believer in the mission and potential of the…
Why The Way The Church Talks About Sex Does More Harm Than Good
How are you talking about sex at your church (or with your kids…or with your friends) these days? Or are you talking about it? Sometimes when we don’t know what to say, we say nothing. Or we say the wrong…
5 Things Netflix Is Showing Church Leaders About the Future
Netflix and other on-demand video providers, have already changed the culture more than you think. And they’ve probably changed you more than you think. Remember the good old days, back in say, 2007, when people would gather around a set together to watch…
The Curse of the Selfie Generation: 3 Cultural Shifts Happening Before Our Eyes
Whatever you might think of people who are obsessed with taking selfies (I’ve taken a few…so you can start there), something in the culture is changing. Something big. And it has implications for all of us who lead, parent and frankly,…
6 Reasons You’re Losing High Capacity Volunteers
My guess is you could use a few more high capacity volunteers. You know—the kind of volunteer who: Can attract other capable leaders Doesn’t drop balls Loves a challenge Constantly overperforms I mean, who doesn’t want more of those people on their…
Why "Just Turn Down His Microphone" is A (Really) Bad Leadership Strategy
When I began in ministry, the churches I served were small and traditional. So small in fact, that I actually sang in a choir. Some Sundays there were as many people in the choir as there were in attendance. The…
Why Portable Church Should Be a Permanent Part of the Future
Chances are, the biggest and most memorable events you’ve been to in your life have happened in a setup/tear down venue: Concerts Conferences Weddings Parties Graduations The majority of these events now happen in rented facilities…stadiums, arenas, tents, convention centers…
11 Traits of Churches That Will Impact the Future
Almost every leader I talk to acknowledges that our culture is shifting. To reach a changing culture, the church needs to change. Rapidly. Don’t get me wrong, we don’t need to change the message. Just the method. One is sacred.…
The New Counter-Culture: 8 Surprising Ways Christians Can Help
What if people in your ministry want to get better, but they don’t know how? What if you as a leader hold onto a counter-cultural gold mine you can’t see (because you’re so used to it) that could change how…
Why We Need a Different Kind of ‘Maturity’ in the Church
You’ve had it happen before, people tell you they are leaving your church because ‘they’re not growing’ or they’re looking for ‘deeper teaching.’ They claim they need a place where they can grow and mature more spiritually. While I totally…
5 Little Talked About Insights Behind North Point's Success
It’s been a privilege to lead Connexus Community Church for five years now. We’re a North Point Partner church, which has not only given us a front-row seat to what’s happening at North Point but the chance to implement the…
Why You Should Create Discontent in Your Organization
Welcome to Change Week on the blog! This is Part 1 of a 5 part blog series on leading change. We’re celebrating the release of my new book Leading Change Without Losing It with a special, limited time 50% discount…