What’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…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions (about Small Group Ministry Basic Training)
Here are the most frequently asked questions (and the answers!) about Small Group Ministry Basic Training: How basic is Small Group Ministry Basic Training? That is a great question! The content covered in the 6 sessions is basic in the sense that every small group pastor or director must develop this skill set and understand…
Read MoreWould Small Group Ministry Basic Training Help You?
I want to invite you to join me for my new 6 session mini-course: Small Group Ministry Basic Training. Whether you’re on the paid staff as a small group pastor or director or a passionate volunteer dedicating your time and energy to champion small group ministry…this course will help you understand and implement the basics. Here’s…
Read MoreFriday’s List | April 28
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: 20 Life And Leadership Lessons I Learned From Reggie Joiner by Carey Nieuwhof. Very good read on one of ministry’s best thinkers. 7 Things Every Leader Should Banish Starting Today by Carey Nieuwhof.…
Read MoreDilbert on Organizational Culture
Sometimes, you just need to laugh… More from Dilbert on our kind of stuff.
Read MoreAn Analysis of the Church-Wide Campaign-Driven Strategy
An Analysis of the Church-Wide Campaign-Driven Strategy Unlike the Free Market system or the Sermon-Based system (both of which are also very commonly semester systems), the Church-Wide Campaign-Driven strategy is actually part of a system and not the whole shebang. For example, at Canyon Ridge we use several different strategies designed to connect people to…
Read MoreFAQ: I’d Like to Do That, But My Elders Have Higher Standards
I get questions. I get a lot of questions. Some come in via an email. Others in a comment. And some I get asked in a workshop or conference session. This one is actually not a question. Instead, I’d like to respond to a comment I received about a strategy post I shared. And the way…
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