There are countless benefits of multi-generational leadership. One is younger leaders bring fresh ideas and stretch the thinking of us who by default often roll out tried-and-true ideas which are having diminishing results. But younger leaders can also learn much from the experience of seasoned leaders. Recently, Monday Morning Quarterback writer Andy Benoit profiled veteran […]
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What Is Greatness, How Churches Will Reach The Next Generation And 8 Other Things I’m Thinking About
The following are 10 Things I Am Currently Spending A Significant Amount Of Time Thinking About: What Is Greatness – American Pharaoh ran the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the triple crown, in quarter mile times of 24:06, 24:77, 24:58, 24:58, 24:34 and 24:32 seconds. It occurs to me greatness is excellence compounded over time. Do Not Confuse Outliers With […]
10 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders Who Invest In Students And Twenty-Somethings
Every intuitive leader understands the importance of investing in the next generation of students and twenty-somethings. The question we all must deal with is what is the best way to go about this? The Bible gives us great insights and offers King David as a model for an ideal way for serving the next crop […]
16 Things Churches Must Do To Train Young Leaders
http://youtu.be/YNy_JqveH50 Reaching the next generation and continually raising up a new crop of Christian leaders are critical elements in establishing and maintaing a sustainable ministry module. You must always be green and growing as a church. Otherwise, everyone will simultaneously get old and the church will begin a long journey towards death. I just finished […]
8 Practices Of Young Leaders Who Make A Huge Impact
We’ve all been there. A young leader, full of hope, passion, and idealism, who all they want to do is change the world. Then with the full force that only a young leader can muster, runs face-first right into a brick wall. The young leader becomes humbled. Bloodied. Bruised. Battered. But lessons are learned. Wisdom […]
4 Lessons Churches Need To Know About Attracting A Younger Audience
One of the greatest challenges many established churches and older Christians like me (I’m 46) face is staying relevant and attracting a younger audience. I learned some great lessons in this area from a very unlikely source that I wish to pass on to you. Recently www.FastCompany.com featured a short interview with Kate White, author and former editor-in-chief of […]