Posts by Mark Howell
5 Things You Need to Know about Personal Growth
I’ve been at this awhile. I started in ministry as a volunteer leader of a small college ministry in 1983. I was a college student myself (on the 10 year plan it turned out) but only a few years older than many of the students. It was a life-changing experience for me and led to…
Read MoreLaunching a Church-Wide Campaign This Fall?
Launching a Church-Wide Campaign This Fall? What’s your plan for the fall ministry season? Launching a church-wide campaign? I sure hope so! After all, it is the very best way to launch the largest number of new groups and connect the largest number of unconnected people. There are several ways I can help you: First,…
Read MoreFriday’s List | May 12
Every Friday I post a short list of the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with: Here’s what I’m reading right now: 5 Things That Are NOT A Badge Of Honor In Leadership by Carey Nieuwhof. This is an important list for a lot of us. Me included. EIGHT REASONS CHURCHES BECAME TOO BUSY…
Read MoreDann Spader on the Signature Card of True Disciples
“Love is the signature card of true disciples. Disciple making cannot happen apart from loving, caring relationships–both tough and tender.” Dann Spader You can read more from my Quotebook right here.
Read MoreTake a Look at Life.Church’s Open Network
I’ve pointed you to what Life.Church is doing in the past. Small group ministry ideas, church-wide campaigns and a number of Craig Groeschel’s books. As I was scouting for church-wide campaign ideas, I remembered one I had heard about earlier this year from Craig Groeschel and Life.Church. Two or three minutes of poking around in…
Read More5 Things You Can Do in May that Lead to WAY More Groups This Fall
You may not realize this, but the things you do in May and June often predetermine how it goes in September. The things you do in May and June often predetermine how it goes in September. Share on X Special Note: I am assuming you’ve already chosen the strategy you will use to launch new groups…
Read MoreWhat’s your most recent learning?
What’s your most recent learning? What’s your most recent learning? I’ve been thinking a lot about this recently. I remember sitting in a staff meeting at the first church I ever got paid to work at and hearing my pastor say that you could tell what year someone stopped learning by looking at the copyright dates…
Read MoreFriday’s List | May 5
Every Friday I post a short list of the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with: Here’s what I’m reading right now: 5 Core Essentials Far Too Many Christian Leaders Stupidly Sacrifice by Carey Nieuwhof. Please don’t skip this one. So important for all of us. THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK OF YOUR CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS…
Read MoreCause and Effect in Corporate Culture
“A company’s culture evolves over time based upon the beliefs and thoughts of its leaders (cause) and that logically leads to consistent behavior, decisions, and actions demonstrated by members that live in that company’s culture (effect).” The Culture Engine, p. 9 You can read more from my Quotebook right here. Image by Craig Sunter
Read MoreSkill Training: The Best Way to Connect a New Leader with a Coach
You’ve recruited coaches. You’ve made sure you’ve recruited only the right people to be coaches. And you’ve even provided some basic training and encouragement for the new coaches you’ve recruited. Now, the question is, “What is the best way to connect a new leader with a coach?” Note: This assumes you are already aware of…
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