Have you ever felt like you were destined to be a better leader? The Peter Principle tells us that people in an organization will rise to the level of their incompetence. That’s a tough thing to hear, but it’s generally true. Put simply, if you’re...
All of us want to be known and loved. The COVID-19 crisis has exposed humanity’s deep need for relational connection. Now more than ever, your church’s success will be defined by the depth of the relationships you can build–not by the quality of your...
Note: This week’s episode is unique. Earlier in the week, A.J. and I hosted a webinar on Crisis Logistics in the church. Given the rapidly evolving situation with the coronavirus, we wanted to release the full, unedited audio of that webinar on our podcast to help...
Serving on a healthy church board is a privilege. It is a huge responsibility and a calling, but also a blessing. I have had the joy of serving on multiple church boards over the years and am wrapping up a six-year term on my church’s elder board this year. One...
Thriving churches maximize the leadership potential of their board, staff, and volunteer teams. If your church isn’t achieving your vision, there is likely a problem with the leadership. The journey to maximizing your leaders begins with implementing systems of...
