Succession planning and fostering growth are integral to any organization, including in the ministries. The vitality and longevity of church staff strongly rely on identifying and preparing future leaders. Today’s post focuses on how to discern potential leaders within your community and increase their leadership skills. Spotting Potential in Current Roles Often, promising leaders are […]
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FREE Church Site Assessment Tool from the team at Aspen Group
Chapelstreet Church was looking for a unique solution for the addition and renovation of their North Aurora, Illinois campus. This compact facility required an efficient design so the spaces could be adapted to have more than one function. Aspen was called in to help, after having partnered with Chapelstreet on their South Streetand Keslinger campuses, […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 19th
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 19th The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 19th: From Eye Rolls To Engagement: Boosting The Effectiveness Of Your Church’s Announcements by Rich Birch How To Position Your Leadership For Dynamic Problem-Solving by Scott Cochrane The Keys […]
New Virtual Pastor Conference Next Week – Grab Your FREE Spot
Registration is closing soon with just a few FREE spots remaining for next week’s Renegade Pastors Conference! You’re a week away from this 3-day online event focused on equipping YOU to abandon average — with a special focus on a pastor’s wellbeing. GRAB YOUR FREE SPOT NOW FOR THIS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE TO MEET TODAY’S PASTORAL LEADERSHIP […]
The Alarming Truth About Pastoral Pandemic Burnout in 2024
The global pandemic presented unsurmountable challenges, pushing pastors and church staff to their limits and escalating pastoral burnout to unprecedented levels. The Scope of Pastoral Burnout An astounding 87% of pastors admitted that the pandemic made their job harder, while 72% contemplated resigning over the past few years due to burnout. These aren’t mere periods […]
Attn Preachers: FREE E-book – 30 Inspirational Quotes by Vance Havner
Vance Havner’s influence as an inspirational revival preacher is still felt today — authors and speakers often quote his humorous, insightful phrases to illustrate the truths of the Bible. In remembrance of his lasting legacy, Church Leader Insights is sharing a brand new pastor’s collection of Havner’s best quotes plus a report on his achievements. These gems can both […]
32 Qualities Of A Leader Worth Sacrificing For
It is one thing to follow a leader. After all, we are experiencing a leadership crisis so quality leaders are hard to find. However, it is something completely different to find not only a leader worth following, but also worth sacrificing for. Such a leader is NorthStar Church’s senior pastor Mike Linch. In addition to […]
The Top 10 Posts I Read The Week Of February 5th
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 5th The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 5th: Protecting Your Church’s DNA: Jon Delger on Building Culture Within a Fast-Growing Church by Rich Birch 3 Leadership Truths That Can Turn “Fearless” Into “Courageous” by Scott Cochrane […]
What Pastors and Church Leaders can Learn from IKEA
I am VERY careful who I recommend to pastors and church leaders. I only entrust those relationships to people who I know love pastors, the church, and Jesus. They do not view the church as “a market” but instead have a deep sense of purpose and mission in regard to helping them reach their full-redemptive […]
4 Strategies For Pastors And Church Staff To Help Deal With Those Who Continually Debate You
Addressing Difficult People in Ministry: The Debater Religion brings people together but sometimes the convergence of diverse personalities can challenge the harmony within a church. The Debater, unlike the Dominator who demands the microphone or the Dodger who remains covert, thrives in a ground rich with arguments and challenging perspectives. While they have a passion […]
A Company Who Gets What Collaboration Is All About
Collaboration is a popular buzzword in today’s leadership culture. However, few organizations do it well. Recently, I came across a company who is leveraging collaboration amongst its team members with incredible results…. and the customer is the primary beneficiary! The company’s name is the Aspen Group, a ministry focused design-build firm providing integrated solutions for […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of January 22nd
This week’s Top 10 List is being brought to you by my friends at Ministry Deal. They are the 5 Systems Every Church Needs – Video Course for the amazing low price of only $27!!! This practical 6-part video series will walk you through systems that will set up your church for increased growth and […]