Friday’s List: December 9

I’ve been meaning to do this for quite awhile. I’m asked for recommendations all the time. I’ll be posting a short list every Friday.

Here are the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with:

Here’s what I’m reading right now:

10 Things an Effective Church Vision Must Do by Brian K. Dodd.

6 Things Your Boss Counts On by Dan Reiland. Dan Reiland is Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA.

6 (Non-Political) Lessons for Church Leaders from the Trump Campaign by Rich Birch. This is an excellent analysis over on the unSeminary blog.

Simply Brilliant: How Great Organizations Do Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways by Bill Taylor,  This is a read and then read again kind of book.

Here’s what I’m listening to:

How to Create Your Life Vision Plan with Michael Hyatt on the Smart Passive Income podcast. Very good right now as the new year approaches.

In the Wake of Leadership with Andy Stanley on the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast. All about the importance of saying “thank you” and how to do it.

Simply Brilliant with Bill Taylor on the Six Pixels of Separation Podcast by Mitch Joel.

Quote I’m wrestling with:

“What are the things we are doing that make it difficult for unconnected people to connect to a small group?” I love this question from 6 Questions We Should All Be Asking.

App I’m using:

I’m committed this year to increasing my effectiveness. Nozbe is a leading productivity app. First heard about it from Michael Hyatt. It’s already making a big difference.

My own post I hope you’re reading:

Top 10 Signs You’re Prioritizing the Right Things in Small Group Ministry. It’s actually very common to end up prioritizing the WRONG things…and then wonder why your ministry is stuck.