A dark reality exists for many Christians that deep down they don’t talk about at parties. Many Christians, if they would be totally transparent, are extremely nervous to bring their unchurched friends to their weekend services. This concern comes from a variety of things. Lack of excellence, outdated music, rude members and boring sermons are […]
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The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of December 1st
Fundamentals are important to leaders. It is the consistent discipline of doing the little things well which leads to great success over time. The following are 10 posts about the importance of leadership basics. Do not neglect reading these truths and then practicing what you learn. The following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I […]
One Vital Area Of Ministry Which Often Lacks Proportional Attention And Funding
As a result of of my recent post The Type Of Work Successful Leaders Do That Unsuccessful Leaders Don’t I received a though-provoking email from Rev. Brad Iverson, the Executive Director Church and Community Development for Awana. His note brought up a vital part of ministry which, from his personal experience, is often largely ignored and unfunded […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of November 24th
This was an extremely difficult week for many in our country. Several of the posts listed below deal with the racial tensions in Ferguson, MO and our nation. I trust they will assist you in developing a balanced, biblical worldview on the subject. Several other posts include key leadership learnings from Disney, hockey and dealing […]
5 Compensation Philosophies Used For Church Staffs
One of the things I am most thankful for this Thanksgiving season is the relationship I have with my friends at MAG Bookkeeping. Led by Bryan Miles, his wife Shannon and Randy Ongie, this is the best organization I know to assist your church with its bookkeeping needs. You can learn more about MAG by clicking HERE or on the image […]
The Top 15 Books Christian Leaders Should Read In 2015
With the Thanksgiving and holiday shopping season set to begin this week, I wanted to provide you this resource to help you find the perfect gifts for the Christian leaders in your life. These books have had a significant impact in my leadership and I know they would help encourage and equip you as well. […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of November 17th
Leaders want to impact as many people as possible. It is just how we are wired. We want to maximize our influence and make as big a difference as possible in the lives of people. If you feel this way, the following posts are for you. They will help you increase your platform and grow […]
25 Reasons Why Christian Leaders Are Important To Teenagers
Tonight I had the privilege of attending a dinner celebrating a group of teenage Christian worship leaders who recently completed a mentorship program. As I sat through the evening and spoke with many involved, I reflected back to when I was a teenager and the impact Christian leaders had in my life. The same values […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of November 10th
On Friday, December 26th I will be posting The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read In 2014. In this upcoming post I will be selecting the very best from every Top 10 weekly list I have compiled during this calendar year. I tell you this because several of the posts below will be finalist for […]
10 Resources Every Pastor And Church Leader Must Have
Each month I list the Top 10 most read posts from the previous month (see below). The list also tells me what resonates most with you the readers. In October, two of the top seven posts were guest blogs. Exposing you to other leaders and allowing them to invest in your life is proving to […]
10 Characteristics Of Legalistic Christian Leaders And 7 Ways To Overcome Being One
Your church and the pastor you sit under should give a competitive advantage in business for the following reasons: You should be know better than most how to treat people. You should set the example in serving others. You should have a higher commitment to excellence. You should be better at conflict resolution. You should […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of November 3rd
Do you want to get better as a pastor or Christian leader? Of course you do or you would not be visiting this site. Well, these 10 posts will help you. These posts cover a number of topics including relationships, secret sin, insecurity, creativity, volunteerism, worship and hard choices. You will want to bookmark these […]