I love to visit bookstores. Like my wife loves good chocolate, I love good bookstores. I walk in the door and my pulse quickens, my fingers twitch, and my eyes flicker like I’ve had ten Italian espressos. This is especially true of used book stores where X marks the spot for hidden treasure just waiting […]
Years ago pastors were expected to handle FIVE primary tasks, but studies today reveal that the number has swelled to SIXTEEN. This increase in primary responsibilities has at least TEN effects on pastors and churches: 1. The sheer number of tasks means the pastor does each task with less excellence and effectiveness; 50% of pastors […]
In my most recent blog on the subject of pastoral staffs, I listed 10 things that staff pastors hope to receive from their lead pastors. To read the full piece, click here, but those ten “treasures” are: 1. Be a pastor who leads, not a leader who pastors. 2. Respect: See me not […]
Based on our conversations and research with pastors across America, here’s what staff pastors of all stripes say they need from their lead pastors. Pastor, why not bookmark this blog on your phone and then plan to take each staff member out for coffee and a conversation that will not only build a world class […]
Is your leadership at a standstill? Has the mission been lost in the myriad needs of ministry? Here’s an energy prescription for your leadership and for helping your church or ministry rediscover its mission – an Rx that will enable you to stand strong as a leader for a lifetime of healthy and effective ministry. […]
I recently met with a colleague and our conversation covered the usuals: where we are now, what we are doing in ministry and how it’s all going. He was intrigued to hear that I am a full-time pastoral coach and that I focus on Millennial ministers. The idea was completely foreign to him. “We didn’t […]
Note: This is the final installment in our series on trusting leadership to Millennials. The reader is encourage to read the introductory post before reading what follows below. 7. David does not claim the victory. He gives the glory to God and honors those who formed him – I Samuel 17.45-47,57-58 David. Sling. One […]
This is Part 7 in this series on Millennial leaders. The reader is encouraged to read the introductory blog before reading what follows below. 6. David’s methods are not those of his elders – I Samuel 17.38-40 Goliath. Giant. Armor. Sword Spear. Saul. Not a giant, but big. Armor. Sword. Spear. David. Young man. “Armor? […]
This is Part 6 in this series on Millennial leaders. The reader is encouraged to read the introductory blog before reading what follows below. 6. David sees the cause and calls others to the cause – I Samuel 17.29 Goliath. Armies of Philistine threaten. Armies of Israel in camp. Israel’s leaders in camp. Israel’s king […]
This is Part 4 in the series. The reader is encouraged to read Part I before continuing. 3. The leaders of the people of God are not leading from the front, but from the back. I Samuel 17.24, 28 David and Goliath: Israel at war. Israel’s armies are cowed. Israel’s armies hide in camp. […]
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