You’re invited to a new 90-minute online training event to help you leverage the Summer months to grow your church. The Grow Your Church This Summer Online Training with Nelson Searcy will be $49 for others. But since you’re a Brian Dodd on Leadership subscriber and reader, you have a special code that will allow you to […]
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A Counterintuitive Look at Leadership: The Importance of Becoming a Gentle Leader
The words “leadership” and “gentleness” do not seem to go together. When we think of leadership, larger-than-life figures come to mind – military leaders, coaches, political figures, and business tycoons. We think of big personalities accomplishing big things and overcoming big obstacles to do so. But there are another set of qualities to leadership which […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 29th
The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 29th: 8 Critical Skills Managers Need to Lead Culture Positively by Jenni Catron 3 Indicators You Need to Recharge Your Leadership Battery Now by Scott Cochrane A Report on The Influence Lab in Cyprus by Phil Cooke MOST churches are in […]
5 Ways To Improve Your Ineffective Staff Meetings
Harnessing Church Staff Meetings for Better Communication Church staff meetings often form the bedrock for building staff cohesion, promoting healthy church communication, and ensuring church staff health. They can range from vital pulse checks to ineffective huddles depending on their execution. Today, we want to delve into insights from our 2023 Church Staff Health Assessment […]
Executive Summary for Making Space for Inspiration from Barna Group and Aspen
Across the nation, pastors and leaders are making their best attempts to disciple congregations and invite the community to connect with the church. In a post-Christian world where Jesus is considered one among many great spiritual teachers, the church’s challenge is to demonstrate how she is different from all the other options. Aspen Group is […]
7 People Your Community Trusts MORE Than Your Church Staff
Within a recent Gallup poll, startling findings emerged revealing current public perception of trustworthiness among professions. Church staff, including pastors, were ranked lower on the scale than professions like nurses, doctors, pharmacists, high school teachers, police officers, accountants, and even funeral directors. With only 37% of those surveyed perceiving pastors as having high ethical standards […]
Tomorrow: Don’t Miss – Live Online Training to Keep More First-Time Guests
Gather your team and discover a step-by-step system to keep more first-time guests and experience faster church growth. Join Nelson Searcy and Jason Hatley online for the 2-hour LIVE Assimilation Seminar — TOMORROW, Thursday, April 25 from 2:00pm ET to 4:00pm ET. Sign up now for one very low rate per church — Just $47 total (includes the Senior Pastor […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 15th
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 15th Driscoll, Lindell, the Conference, and Lessons for Pastors by Brandon Kelley via PreachAndLead.com. This 2-part video analysis is the best I’ve seen on the subject. How To Build A Healthy Culture In A Heated Debate by Scott Cochrane Ten Critical Keys For Designing […]
3rd Place: The Importance of Spaces for Connection
The Third Place The Third Place, a space for connection and community, but a space that is often overlooked in an ever-changing, digital community. Coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, the third place refers to spaces that are not work or home. From the coffee shop on a Tuesday morning, the pub on a Friday night, […]
First look: Church Growth and Systems Boot Camp in Texas (plus your special code)
Special announcement for you — registration is now open for the next big pastor event — and our first one in Texas! Join Nelson Searcy and guests for our all-new Church Growth and Systems Boot Camp in a brand new location in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday, July 24 – Friday, July 26, 2024. NEW THEME — GO BIG […]
The Top 10 (Make That 15) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 1st
The Top 10 (Make That 15) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 1st The following are The Top 10 (make that 15) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 1st: 8 Critical Skills Managers Need To Lead Culture Positively by Jenni Catron 3 Proven Indicators You Are Growing As A Leader by […]
5 Elements of Healthy Long-term Fits in Church Staffing
Aiming for Healthy Transitions: Navigating Staffing Dilemmas in Churches Churches across America are frequently grappling with recurring pain points, primarily revolving around hiring practices. It is time we collectively address and put an end to unhealthy hiring patterns that distress churches and church staff alike. For this purpose, let’s deep dive into the anatomy of […]