{"id":28205,"date":"2020-12-02T21:14:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T02:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=28205"},"modified":"2020-12-02T21:14:22","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T02:14:22","slug":"why-american-pastors-and-church-leaders-are-asking-and-answering-all-the-wrong-questions-9-more-most-read-leadership-posts-of-november-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/12\/02\/why-american-pastors-and-church-leaders-are-asking-and-answering-all-the-wrong-questions-9-more-most-read-leadership-posts-of-november-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Why American Pastors and Church Leaders Are Asking AND Answering All The Wrong Questions &#038; 9 More Most Read Leadership Posts Of November &#8217;20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>I usually stay away from difficult or controversial topics.<\/strong> \u00a0There are a number of reasons for this. \u00a0Many are personal but mainly the internet is filled with anger, shouting, and overwhelming uncivil discourse. \u00a0I do not wish to be a part of that. \u00a0I would rather instruct, inspire, provide resources, and tell the countless stories of the positive deeds which are taking place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But the months of anger and sadness I felt over a certain issue happening in American churches spilled out of me last month.<\/strong> \u00a0A recent Barna study was the tipping point. \u00a0It compelled me to write <a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/15\/17-reasons-american-pastors-and-church-leaders-are-asking-and-answering-all-the-wrong-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Reasons American Pastors And Church Leaders Are Asking AND Answering All The Wrong Questions<\/a>\u00a0which is about the #1 issues facing churches today and the silence on the topic from our pulpits.<\/p>\n<p>The article must have struck a nerve because it was my most read post of the last 30 days. \u00a0Make sure you check it out and discuss its findings in your staff and Board meetings, as well as your small groups.<\/p>\n<p>The following are <strong>The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of November 2020<\/strong> as determined by you the readers:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/15\/17-reasons-american-pastors-and-church-leaders-are-asking-and-answering-all-the-wrong-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">17 Reasons American Pastors And Church Leaders Are Asking AND Answering All The Wrong Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/01\/the-top-21-books-christian-leaders-need-to-read-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Top 21 Books Christian Leaders Need To Read In 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/08\/the-top-20-most-read-christian-leadership-blogs-of-2020-as-determined-by-you-the-readers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Top 20 Most Read Christian Leadership Blogs Of 2020 As Determined By You The Readers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/10\/31\/10-books-every-leader-should-read-in-the-fall-of-2020-9-more-most-read-leadership-posts-from-october-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Books Every Leader Should Read In The Fall Of 2020 &amp; 9 More Most Read Leadership Posts From October 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/05\/4-types-of-mentors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4 Types Of Mentors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/13\/the-top-10-leadership-posts-i-read-the-week-of-november-9th-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of November 9th<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/14\/dear-pastors-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dear Pastors (Infographic)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/21\/the-top-12-sports-books-on-building-winning-cultures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Top 12 Sports Books On Building Winning Cultures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/10\/3-differences-between-a-distracted-leader-and-a-focused-leader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Differences Between A Distracted Leader And A Focused Leader<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/27\/the-top-10-leadership-posts-i-read-the-week-of-november-23rd-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of November 23rd<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The following are <strong>10 additional Hidden Gems<\/strong> which did not make the Top 10 but were personal favorites. \u00a0I hope you enjoy them the 2nd time around.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/09\/welcome-to-the-era-of-phygital-church-and-4-ways-to-adapt-to-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Welcome to the Era of Phygital Church And 4 Ways to Adapt to it<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/11\/14-lessons-for-leaders-who-have-lost-hope-and-feel-they-are-out-of-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">14 Lessons For Leaders Who Have Lost Hope And Feel They Are Out Of Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/23\/27-leadership-lessons-we-learn-from-goats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">27 Leadership Lessons We Learn From GOATs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/18\/21-jobs-pastors-and-church-leaders-should-know-about-heading-into-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">21 Jobs Pastors And Church Leaders Should Know About Heading Into 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/16\/3-criteria-to-examine-for-struggling-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Criteria To Examine For Struggling Teams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/24\/your-2021-game-plan-for-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Your 2021 Game Plan For Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/07\/the-reason-there-has-been-a-death-of-new-leadership-ideas-and-10-ways-to-solve-this\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Reason There Has Been A Death Of New Leadership Ideas (And 10 Ways To Solve This)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/17\/missionaries-may-soon-be-coming-to-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Missionaries May Soon Be Coming To America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/03\/40-leadership-lessons-and-quotes-from-some-of-college-footballs-greatest-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">40 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Some Of College Football\u2019s Greatest Leaders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/25\/10-practices-of-great-churches-businesses-and-athletic-organizations-who-hire-well\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Practices Of Great Churches, Businesses, and Athletic Organizations Who Hire Well<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once again, November was an incredible month! \u00a0I can&#8217;t wait to continue investing in your leadership during December.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/g_8U7v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27562 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8.jpg?resize=232%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8-790x1024.jpg 790w, https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8-768x995.jpg 768w, https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8-1185x1536.jpg 1185w, https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During the 2019 college football season, fans were given a gift when legendary coach <a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/01\/11\/24-lessons-from-urban-meyer-on-building-a-winning-culture\/\">Urban Meyer<\/a> joined Fox\u2019s Big Noon Kickoff preview show as a studio analyst. \u00a0As a three-time national championship head coach, Coach Meyer\u2019s ability to deliver complex leadership principles with brevity and concise terminology created a compelling experience for educated and \u201csmart\u201d fans. \u00a0Throughout the season, I captured Coach Meyer\u2019s best leadership quotes from this weekly show. \u00a0I wanted to make them available to you in this new complimentary resource\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/g_8U7v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Urban Meyer 2019 Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff Ebook<\/a>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The contents includes Winning\u00a0Cultures,\u00a03 Types of Teams,\u00a0Strategy and Competition,\u00a0Recruiting,\u00a0Rivalry Games,\u00a0Personal Performance, and much, much more. \u00a0Click <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/g_8U7v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a> to get your complimentary copy today! \u00a0Trust me \u2013 this resource will make you a better leader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I usually stay away from difficult or controversial topics. \u00a0There are a number of reasons for this. \u00a0Many are personal but mainly the internet is filled with anger, shouting, and overwhelming uncivil discourse. \u00a0I do not wish to be a part of that. \u00a0I would rather instruct, inspire, provide resources, and tell the countless stories 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