1 David mustered the men who were with him and appointed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 David sent out his troops, a third under the command of Joab, a third under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. The king told the troops, “I myself will surely … Continue reading Leaders Worth Following
3 Elements of Meetings People Actually Want to Attend
Meetings don't have to be boring. In today's culture we've become brainwashed that because most meetings are boring then all meetings are be boring. If you were watching a show on TV or Netflix that's boring you would never think, "Wow, every episode of this show is absolutely terrible (a sentenced uttered by the tens … Continue reading 3 Elements of Meetings People Actually Want to Attend
5 Ways to Help Leaders Leave Well
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
