Let me begin by wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas! One of the things I love most about this season is the spirit of generosity which permeates it. You will see this generous spirit in this week’s Top 10 list. These posts are about people serving others, reaching out, investing in their friends […]
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12 Practices Of Highly Effective Churches Who Serve Their Community With Excellence
Is your community glad your church exists? In the Atlanta suburb of Marietta, GA, local businesses and schools are thrilled Piedmont Church is there. Led by Ike Reighard, Piedmont is committed to blessing its community and has seamlessly woven itself into the daily fabric of North Atlanta life. Nowhere was this more apparent than this […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of December 8th
Ministry can sometimes be ugly. It can be messy. Things can go wrong. Disappointments happen. Expectations are not met. People leave churches – both members AND staff. If you are going through a period of struggle with your local church, read the following posts. They will comfort you because you will be reminded you are […]
Why Your Founding Members Are Leaving Your Church
The following is the latest guest blog from my friends at MAG Bookkeeping. If your church has bookkeeping needs in 2015, there is no organization I recommend more than this organization led by Bryan Miles, his wife Shannon and Randy Ongie. Click HERE or on the image to the left to get more information. Recently, they wrote a great post entitled “Why […]
11 Practices Of Churches You Are Excited To Take Your Unchurched Friends To
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 Lack of excellence, outdated music, rude members and boring sermons are […]
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 […]