4x4x4 Coaching Process: The Key To Helping Staff Lead At The...
I’ve never met a Senior Pastor who didn’t have the ability to do an outstanding job leading their staff, but I have met quite...
7 Dangers for the Isolated Leader
I was coaching a pastor trying to help a church grow again. The previous pastor left town after a series of bad decisions –...
Brian’s Productivity Rules
If you‘d like to get more done in less time, here are a number of my favorite time-saving tips, tricks, and hacks for Senior...
Four Important Reminders for Pastors Dealing with Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues in general and burnout in particular are real issues for pastors and leaders as we minister in our complex world. This...
3 Things That Are Often Unclear On a Healthy Team
Clarity is often king in organizational dynamics. Words do matter and clear communication is vital for healthy teams. As hard as it is for...
4 Effective Ways to Stop Sabotaging Yourself
Have you ever uttered any of these sentences?
"I can't do it!"
"That's way out of my league. I can’t possibly succeed at that.”
...
Through The Good, Bad and Ugly
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you...
Steve Sjogren Shares His Near-death Experience
Ever wondered what is after this life? In this interview, Steve Sjogren shares his near-death experience with us.
John & Carol Arnott interviewed Steve Sjogren...
Living With Turnover
One of the most discouraging aspects of planting churches is the fact that most people who start with you leave early on.
Why does this...
Don’t Give Up -Sync!
I've had one of those weeks when everywhere I turn, I've heard or read some version of Paul's verse in Galatians, "Let us not...
Becoming A Minimalist Pastor
We would all agree that the worst possible rut to ever be in as a Pastor is living in a perpetual state of distraction,...
You Need A Sidekick
Every Monday I post one of The Basics. The Basics are simple steps every church can take to grow. They are the same steps that led...
4 Types Of People Who Give Anonymous Criticism
As a leader for over 30 years, I’ve received my share of criticism. It comes with leadership. If you aren’t receiving criticism — you...
7 Personal Disciplines: A 90 Day Challenge
I’ve always been considered a fairly disciplined person. There are certain disciplines that have made me who I am today.
In especially busy or stressful...
Five Ways to Develop Margin in Your Life
If you look up the definition of margin, you’ll get a few different answers. The edge or border of something. The amount by which...
5 Reasons a Pastor May Not Be Leading Well
I remember talking with a concerned man about his church. He was concerned the church was wasting a lot of resources and accomplishing little...
What To Do When You Lose Confidence In Yourself
Notice I did not say IF you lose confidence in yourself.
I said WHEN you lose confidence in yourself.
It’s going to happen. You WILL lose...
Quitting isn’t the Answer
As I write this blog baseball's World Series is happening between two teams that have not been a part of the "Big Show" in...
How to Deal with Disgruntled Church Members Part 2
The path disgruntled church members take to process and air their grievances is just as common as the accusations themselves.
Step #1: “I’m hurt.”
It always...
How to Deal with Disgruntled Church Members Part 1
Think of the name of a person who recently told you they’re unhappy and thinking about leaving your church.
Would you believe me if I...
