Ministry can be a lot like American Idol: at any given time you know somebody is going to leave. Some leaders leave for not so great reasons. Many leaders leave for great reasons; like being called somewhere else, retiring after many years of service, or taking another position within your church. So how can you … Continue reading 5 Ways to Help Leaders Leave Well
Helping Staff Start Right
Hiring great staff is only the beginning. Once they're on your team you've got to set them up for success. This is where most churches and organizations fail. A lot of times new team members feel like they have to fend for themselves. Here are six tips to help new staff start right: 1. Make … Continue reading Helping Staff Start Right
Hiring Great Staff
Hiring staff is one the most exciting and daunting tasks a leader can face. Not everyone who works in the church has the privilege of having a staff. If you are one of the lucky few then you know how important it is to do it right. If not, you probably have volunteers doing things … Continue reading Hiring Great Staff
Rebounding From Failure
Failure, much like death, taxes, and indigestion after eating Mc Donald's french fries is inevitable. If you're in a leadership position (or any position for that matter) it's not a question of IF you'll fail, but HOW you'll fail. Here are three ways to help you rebound from failure: 1. Own it If there's anything … Continue reading Rebounding From Failure
Make Your Meetings Meaningful
MinutesOfMeetings.net is a great tool to help make sure your meetings don't stink. It's a free online service that lets you create the agenda for your meeting, record actions and notes, and keep all the attendees in the loop about who is doing what. You can assign actions items to specific people, track what needs … Continue reading Make Your Meetings Meaningful
3 Free Tools to Transform You Into an Organizational Ninja
I love organizing. I am one of those weirdos who relishes every opportunity to visit Office Max and Staples. If my stapler's not consistently at a 90 degree angle, I can sense it from 10 miles away and won't get anything done till it's corrected. Over the years I've found a few resources which have … Continue reading 3 Free Tools to Transform You Into an Organizational Ninja
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