Bryan and Shannon Miles are great friends who are doing a tremendous job helping church leaders accomplish more than they ever could by themselves. You see, they operate Miles Advisory Group (MAG) which outsources quality personnel, specifically Executive Assistants.
Pastors and church leaders want to become more agile in how they deliver ministry. Outsourcing is an effective way to accomplish this. Outsourcing allows your church to incrementally purchase expertise, and contract for only what you need, when you need it. You can reach Bryan and Shannon through their website or by calling 404-889-6241.
Outsourcing may be a new concept for many church leaders but if you need qualified personnel, you owe it to yourself, the church, and the Kingdom to call them and at least investigate the advantages.
Bryan is also a great blogger. The following is a post he wrote entitled “Never Waste A Crisis”. I am glad to pass it on to you.
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Have you ever heard that saying? I have … and, discovered something powerful in its meaning. A few years ago, I watched a horrific decision that needed to be made for the right reasons play out in front of me … it was going to be a crisis. Here’s what I discovered through that process.
1) A crisis pushes people to determine what really matters most. Clarity surfaces to the top in a leader’s mind during a crisis. What really matters seems to be blatantly obvious. Protecting what matters is key … it is just natural … in the face of a crisis.
2) A crisis enables people to focus & think critically. This is where good leadership shows up. In smooth waters anyone can lead. In a rough sea of crisis … the best leaders help their team focus and think critically about next steps (and, the end may not be in sight). It’s in these moments where followers look to a leader not for a fancy set of words or ideas … but clear, actionable next steps.
3) A crisis can filter out outdated commitments. Sometimes, during a crisis … leaders need to be prepared to come to the realization that certain, long-held commitments have come obsolete. The bold leader makes quick & decisive action in this area. What could be outdated? It may be a long-term employee, a contract, an idea, a notion.
4) A crisis can create a breakthrough. Glass ceilings keep you down. Often times, during a crisis, great leaders are appropriately distracted and taken out of their norm just enough to see a breakthrough. In fact, they look for it in the midst of heavy seas.
5) A crisis should force servant-hood. A real leader worth following is a leader in the midst of a bad storm that serves his or her team … not the other way around. The winds may be significantly kicking up … and the best of leaders are found serving their team with actions … and words. So when the storm passes, the leader’s followers saw a good example of a servant’s heart … so now they can serve during the aftermath.
In the world of gum drops, lollipops, flying dragons, and uni-corns … everyone is a leader. But, the reality is … and you know this … most people are followers. Leaders are leaders for a reason. They are resourceful and prepared people … so much so … they never waste a crisis.
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