Category: Leadership

  I think I might be allergic to doing the dishes. At least that's what I keep telling my wife. Whenever she notices the dishes piling up I get a friendly reminder that it might be time to do something about the Leaning Tower of Plates that has accumulated in the sink. I try to … Continue reading What I Learned About Dealing With Conflict From Doing The Dishes

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackvsjapan/5080470885/ It’s no secret that our children’s ministry leaders are first-class members of Awesometown. Of this there can be no question. But one of the perks of being as awesome as you are is having other people like me (who aren’t as awesome) tell you why you are the cat’s pajamas. Why anyone would give … Continue reading 10 Reasons Why Kids’ Ministry Leaders are Awesome

(via Bit Rebels) What do kids see when they come to your church? What do kids see when they see you?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42456408@N07/4939442939/ "If only..." may be the two most dangerous words in a leader's vocabulary. Let me explain: Right now I am using the Blended Plan on YouVersion.com for my daily Bible reading. Last Sunday I came across some verses that I'm sure I've read/skimmed over dozens of times but never really took note of before: … Continue reading The 2 Most Dangerous Words in a Leader’s Vocabulary

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dn/2618749972/ Well, maybe not 80%, but it'll help you avoid a lot more of them. If you follow me on twitter you may have seen me tweet this last week: Handed out books for my #KidMin team to read together only to find out that they already read it with another leader. Doh! #leadershipfail I … Continue reading 1 Simple Action That Will Help You Avoid Up To 80% of Your Mistakes

Every leader needs advice from time to time. Maybe it's about a new initiative you're wanting to start at work. Maybe you're looking to move to a whole different kind of work. Or maybe you're wanting to have a better relationship with your family. The advice of someone who has already done what you're wanting … Continue reading 2 Mentors Every Leader Needs