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What Helps Ministry Relationships Last?
Ministry is about relationships – no relationships, no ministry. This month my husband, Karl, and I celebrate our 32th wedding anniversary (yikes!). As I reflect on the many things I have …
| Ministry is about relationships – no relationships, no ministry. This month my husband, Karl, and I celebrate our 32th wedding anniversary (yikes!). As I reflect on the many things I have learned from our marriage, I see elements that have … |
 | Leadership Principle #3: Productivity increases when organizations celebrate core strengths, reduce non-core operations, and eliminate distractions. "'These are … the appointed feasts of the Lord, which you are to proclaim as sacred … |
| I've had several "real" conversations the past few weeks in my professional and personal circles. I wouldn't call them all pleasant little chats, but they were ultimately beneficial for me and others. There's still a problem, however. Despite my … |
 | How to Fire Someone…Without Relational Carnage, Part 4 Okay, so I've been teasing you. I titled this article series "How to Fire Someone," but I have yet to actually talk about firing anyone. Instead, I've been describing mindsets and actions … |
| "Church is more than business…but not less!" So far we have explored two common challenges for churches: that leaders rarely know what they really want in a position…and they rarely invest in personal and professional development for … |
| Have you ever said "yes" to a request, and then gone back to your office kicking yourself because you didn't say "no?" Leadership involves a series of yeses and nos, and it's important for leaders to be thoughtful about both.Many church leaders have … |
| In my first article of this series, I shared the catalyst for writing to this topic: a number of coaching clients who were either in the process of being fired by their churches…or were considering "firing themselves" from a position that did … |
| In recent months, I've been hired by two churches to coach someone on pastoral staff who was in the process of being fired. At the same time, I'm working with two additional pastors who are considering "firing" themselves from a position and a … |
 | Worship folks are leaving churches (pastors too, for that matter) in record numbers and it can be painful stuff. One friend said last Monday, "As of two weeks ago, I have joined the ranks of worship pastors whose positions have been eliminated … |
| I admit I obsess with time efficiency. I habitually stress about wasting it. The things that bother me the most are unnecessary meetings; the phone calls I shouldn't have taken; long e-mails I could've communicated on the phone in half the time … |
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Hire or Freeze? Churches Take Differing Staff Approaches to Keep External Focus
Blackhawk Church is moving forward with plans to hire a new Director of Impact, while NorthCoast Church has chosen to sit tight on its open positions. As church leaders across the country stay …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Who--and What--Is Shaping Next Generation Pastors?
Next generation pastors, those under age 40, are leading their churches full-force into multisite ministry, community service, global impact and church planting. Their churches may look different …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network
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