Change is inevitable. This statement is true in every aspect of life, including leadership and ministry. But the thing is, most people resist change. They’re comfortable with the status quo and don’t see the need to change. But, as leaders, we know that change is...
We need to establish ourselves afresh to make it clear we are moving forward with momentum. The following points of demarcation are especially poignant if you are new to a role. You need to establish a few things with as much clarity as you can as you set out to...
This summer, at a nearby amusement park, I rode thirteen rollercoasters in one evening. The granddaddy of them all was Orion—a gigacoaster with a 300-foot drop and speeds over 90 mph. Jaw-dropping. Or should I say, stomach-dropping? And, of course, I had to tell...
In church planting, we defied the “rules” of growth for several years. By rules, I mean things which happen that naturally stall growth. They are true in every organization. If you don’t understand them, you will not be prepared to address them. We were falsely...
I have a very foundational belief that no guest enters a church, whether a conventional church structure or an unconventional gathering place, by happenstance. I have a very foundational belief that no guest enters a church, whether a conventional church structure or...