Earlier this week I received the March edition of Fast Company magazine which provided their annual list of the world’s Top 50 Most Innovative Companies. Editor Robert Stafian gleaned 20 lessons about innovation from these highly successful organizations. As I read the list, I began to understand the significance these findings had for pastors and […]
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22 Things Pastors Should Do When They Are Interviewed On Television
Brian Dodd on February 7, 2015 in Church Leadership
We have all witnessed less than flattering interviews when pastors have been put in front of the brights lights of television cameras. A recent interview by Senior Pastor Derwin Gray of Transformation Church in Indian Land and Rock Hill, SC is the exception and a classic example of how to do it right. Pastor Derwin gives […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 2nd
Brian Dodd on February 6, 2015 in Church Leadership
Few things are as enjoyable to leaders as when they have the opportunity to invest in other leaders. Leaders leading leaders. What a privilege. If you want to know how to invest in leaders, if you want to know how to shape the thoughts and actions of leaders, then read the posts below. These […]
20 Leadership Quotes From Great Church Planters
Brian Dodd on February 4, 2015 in Church Leadership
Too often the details of ministry can quench the passion the drove us to plant a church. Don’t settle for ordinary in 2015. We want to come alongside you and help equip you to be extraordinary next year. The Velocity 2015 Conference will encourage and equip you to: Become and Extraordinary You Build Extraordinary […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of January 26th
Brian Dodd on February 1, 2015 in Church Leadership
Are you in demand as a leader? Are you gaining influence and credibility or losing it? These are questions all leaders must constantly ask themselves. Self-awareness and constant self-evaluation are qualities the best leaders possess. If you want to improve in this area, please read the following posts below. The following are The Top 10 Leadership […]
23 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Johnny Hunt On Unforgiveness #JHMC2015 Session 3
Brian Dodd on January 31, 2015 in Church Leadership
This weekend I attended the Johnny Hunt Mens Conference at First Baptist Church Woodstock (GA). Dr. Johnny Hunt is one of America’s great pastors and this conference dealt with the sin of forgiveness. Pastor Hunt closed the conference with more challenging insights on a topic that is destroying countless lives. It has been an incredible time of personal refreshment […]
24 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Johnny Hunt On Forgiveness #JHMC2015 Session 2
Brian Dodd on January 31, 2015 in Church Leadership
This weekend I am attending the Johnny Hunt Mens Conference at First Baptist Church Woodstock (GA). Dr. Johnny Hunt is one of America’s great pastors and this conference is dealing with the issue of forgiveness. Pastor Hunt continued discussing the dangers of the sin of unforgiveness in today’s opening plenary session. His words will challenge and inspire you. And […]
39 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Johnny Hunt And Gov. Mike Huckabee – Johnny Hunt Mens Conference Opening Session
Brian Dodd on January 30, 2015 in Church Leadership
This weekend I am attending the Johnny Hunt Mens Conference at First Baptist Church Woodstock (GA). Dr. Johnny Hunt is one of America’s great pastors and this conference is dealing with the issue of forgiveness. This has become an annual must-attend event for me. Each year I am coming out of the busy holiday season, trying to […]
5 Things Your Pastor Wishes He Could Tell You
Brian Dodd on January 26, 2015 in Church Leadership
I am about to make a strong statement but one I believe to be true. The best three days a senior pastor or executive pastor can spend for their own personal development is the Senior Leaders Track of the Orange Conference. Carey Nieuwhof, Pastor of Connexus Church located just north of Toronto, puts together […]
12 Practices Of Highly Successful Pastors Who Love People
Brian Dodd on January 25, 2015 in Church Leadership
“The best thing about ministry is the people. The worst thing about the ministry is the people.” – Unknown Does your pastor truly love people? If you are a pastor reading this you are probably thinking, “Of course I do.” But I talk to dozens of people who would say otherwise. They would say that […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of January 19th
Brian Dodd on January 23, 2015 in Church Leadership
Leadership involves conflict and conflict resolution. There are hard decisions and tough conversations in every leader’s life. Are you ready? This is part of the leadership challenge and passivity will not serve you or those you lead well. If you want to get better in this area, the following posts are for you. They will […]
4 Ways To Hold Your Church Bookkeeper Accountable
Brian Dodd on January 22, 2015 in Church Leadership
Do you trust the person(s) who is responsible for managing the financial records at your church. If the answer is “no”, you are not alone. Of all the organizations who serve Christian leaders, MAG Bookkeeping is simply one of my favorites. You not only do you have to want to help pastors and church leaders, but you […]