You’ve found a candidate you instantly click with. They’re engaging, warm, great sense of humor. They’re the kind of person you’d bring home to momma. You can’t wait to bring them on board to inject their personality into your team culture. But don’t let a winning first impression override personality fit. That initial sparkle can […]
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6 Ways To Integrate A Special Needs Ministry At Your Church
Intentionally building a program for individuals with special needs provides your church an opportunity to share the Gospel with individuals of varying abilities and allows them to fully grow in their faith. It also lets the families of those with special needs feel supported, knowing their loved ones feel comfortable and confident in their environment, […]
48 Jobs Every Pastor And Church Leader Should Know About In Fall 2023
Chemistry Staffing works with GREAT Churches and are looking for GREAT candidates! These are the current openings and positions that we are accepting applications for currently. NOTE: If you have already submitted a profile with Chemistry Staffing, there is no need to re-apply… you are already in their system and they will automatically consider your profile […]
The Top 10 (Make That 15) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of September 25th
The Top 10 (Make That 15) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of September 25th The following are The Top 10 (Make That 15) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of September 25th: FREE E-book for Pastors: What Should You Measure Each Week at Your Church? by Nelson Searcy How To Leverage AI For Your […]
FREE E-book for Pastors: What Should You Measure Each Week at Your Church?
“What gets measured gets done,” but what do you measure each week at your church? Just as you stay (or should stay) on top of the numbers that gauge your health, eg. blood pressure levels, weight and height — the same is true when gauging the health of your church. The numbers are blinking indicators that let you […]
3 Things That Current Research Is Telling Us About Motivating Your Team
What Does Current Research Tell Us? As leaders, whether in the for-profit or non-profit world, we have responsibilities for catalyzing and cultivating a movement of people toward providing services, products, and outcomes that help both the organization and the customers/clients flourish and transform. A significant part of this endeavor is about motivating and mobilizing […]
The Top 10 (Make The 13) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of September 11th
I have a quick but profound leadership lesson before getting to this week’s Top 10 list. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright went an astonishing 87 days and 11 starts between his 198th and 199th career pitching victory. Here’s the lesson: What is the hardest win to get? What is the hardest sale to get? […]
Barna’s “Making Space” Podcast Series Recap with Carey Nieuwhof, Derwin Gray, and Others
We’ve been enjoying the last six weeks of Barna’s ChurchPulse Weekly podcast series, “Making Space,” leading up to some great new research we’re partnering with Barna on called, Making Space for Formation. Aspen’s then VP of Design & Integrated Services and now President, Derek DeGroot, spent some time reflecting on each episode in his blog […]
6 Signs Your Church Needs Outside Professional Advice
You just call out my name And you know, wherever I am I’ll come runnin’ To see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I’ll be there You’ve got a friend Those are the words of the legendary singer/songwriter Carole King. Ministry can be lonely. Most people […]
The Top 10 (Make That 13) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of August 28th
Before getting to this week’s Top 10 List, I want to make you aware of a couple of incredibly valuable resources. First, my co-host Jeff Wright and I interviewed Jason Stoughton for our Pursuit Of Service Podcast. Jason is the Director of Leadership Advancement at the Maxwell Leadership Enterprise. This incredible conversation features Jason’s triumph […]
5 Things Parents Should Look For In Their Church’s Children’s Facilities
When my wife Sonya and I were raising our daughter Anna, there were three “must-haves” that needed to be in place when looking for a church – high-quality Bible teaching, relevant music, and a GREAT children’s program. After all, Sonya and I could “feed ourselves” if needed. Anna, however, must be in an environment which […]
5 Reasons Pastors And Church Leaders Should Use Outside Coaches
The Benefits of Outside Church Experts Thank you for being a friend Traveled down a road and back again Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidant (Lyrics by Andrew Gold) Last week, we explored some critical signs that your church may need to reach out for external support and revitalization. But once […]