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 […]
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10 Resources Every Pastor And Church Leader Must Have
Brian Dodd on November 11, 2014 in Church Leadership, Most Read
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
Brian Dodd on November 9, 2014 in Church Leadership
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
Brian Dodd on November 7, 2014 in Church Leadership
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 […]
15 Practices Of Pastors And Church Leaders With A Big Vision
Brian Dodd on November 5, 2014 in Church Leadership, Generosity
http://vimeo.com/110578517 I love pastors and church leaders who possess a big vision. It is exhilarating watching them chase after the dream God has put in their heart. These pastors not only have a vision but the vision has them. They are seized by this picture of a preferred future. Seeing this dream realized is not […]
4 Signs Your Church Needs More Volunteers
Brian Dodd on November 2, 2014 in Church Leadership
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association is reporting 41.5 million people will be playing fantasy football this year in the United States and Canada. Of this group, 78.1% have a college degree. In other words, serious people take fantasy football seriously. Here’s one key lesson we have learned about fantasy football: You cannot win games if […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 27th
Brian Dodd on October 31, 2014 in Church Leadership
I love leaders. Leaders are about movement. Leaders are about action. Leaders are about taking new ground. Leaders are not passive. Life does not pass leaders by. Leaders are always advancing to a brighter tomorrow. Leaders are never down. They are either up or getting up. If this describes you, make sure you check out […]
The Sad Story Of A Former Pastor Who Left The Ministry And Got Rid Of His Bibles
Brian Dodd on October 29, 2014 in Church Leadership
Each week I provide you tools which will make you a better Christian leader. Therefore, allow me to introduce you to a good friend of mine, Justin Trapp. He has an unbelievable heart for pastors and is doing something to help those who are struggling in the area of resources. Below you will read a sobering […]
20 Practices Of Leaders Who Destroy Churches, Teams And Businesses
Brian Dodd on October 26, 2014 in Church Leadership, NBA, Sports Leadership
There are some leaders who are just toxic. They literally destroy every relationship, department and organization they come in contact with. No one wants to work with them. Resources do not flow in their direction. Dysfunction is a daily reality and constant companion. Morale is low and production suffers. Have you ever worked for or […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 20th
Brian Dodd on October 24, 2014 in Church Leadership
I really like this week’s Top 10 list. Many of the posts deal with issues related to sustainable success. If you want to be a leader who lasts, bookmark these posts and re-visit them often. The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 20th: Is Kobe Bryant The Reason For […]
Frightening Church Realities: Many Do Not Pay Staff Properly
Brian Dodd on October 22, 2014 in Church Leadership
The following is another installment from my friends at MAG Bookkeeping. I just love everything about this wonderful organization. If your church needs bookkeeping or virtual admin assistance, there is no one I recommend more. You can contact MAG’s leaders Bryan and Shannon Miles or Randy Ongie by clicking HERE. In this post they address one of the most important issues church leaders deal with – Frightening Church […]
10 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Stephen Davey: Live Blog From Shepherds 360 Church Leaders Conference
Brian Dodd on October 22, 2014 in Church Leadership
In an effort to add maximum value to pastors and church leaders, INJOY Stewardship Solutions has dispatched me to attend the Shepherds 360 National Church Leaders Conference at Colonial Baptist Church. During these past three days, I brought some of the top leadership lessons from the conference designed to challenge and equip pastors and church leaders. The final evening’s closing […]