It doesn’t matter how clear our mission is, how strong our vision is, or how well-defined our values, culture, or strategy might be. If we don’t h...
The Ultimate Guide to Preparing & Preaching A Sermon
No preacher ever sets out to be dull. Yet, the dreaded moment when you realize your congregation has checked out is a familiar experience. How can we ...
Why Your Church Culture Will Make or Break You
A few years ago, a church invited me to work with them and give insights into their leadership team processes and church culture. Of particular intere...
Building A Healthy Church: What You Need To Know
Building a healthy church is a noble aspiration. Moving from aspiring to actual is the challenge many of us face. I wrote this guide to help church le...
The Importance of Self-Care in Ministry
The importance of maintaining self-care in ministry cannot be overstated. It certainly faces numerous challenges and battles. Some are internal challe...
How To Speak Truth In Love When Leading
How do we speak truth in love? I’ve never been a huge fan of the term ‘feedback’. It summons images in my mind of squawky out of tun...
Assessing Church Health
This post is the first in a series on assessing church health, which looks at different aspects of church survey and assessment. You can find links to...
3 Godly Leadership Attitudes Great Leaders Have
One thing great leaders all have in common, no matter their individual success or style, are the attitudes they have.
Three Keys To Creating An Empowering Church
An empowering church is one that has cultivated a culture of empowerment. So, what is a culture of empowerment? Empowerment is quite a buzzword of the...
Tips For Pastoring A Church
Pastoring a church requires a pastoral heart that creates a shepherding culture. This leads to a mentality that seeks to care for the people of God. W...
Characteristics of a Healthy Church
What are the characteristics of a healthy church? What should we look for? Understanding the concept of organisational alignment will help us recognis...
Casting A Vision: Learning Your Sweet Spot
When I begin working with leaders and the conversation turns to casting a vision, I’ll ask them a question early on in our journey: “What ...
Discovering Your Unique Leadership Blend
This post on discovering leadership is part of a series of Ten Leadership Styles In Church. The other posts in the series are: Ten Leadership Sty...
Is Your Leadership Engagement Action or Introspection?
This post on leadership engagement is part of a series of Ten Leadership Styles In Church. The other posts in the series are: Ten Leadership Styles Th...
Is Your Leadership Perception Confident or Sensitive?
This post on leadership perception is part of a series of Ten Leadership Styles In Church. The other posts in the series are: Ten Leadership Styles Th...
Is Your Leadership Framework Methodical or Flexible?
This post on leadership framework is part of a series of Ten Leadership Styles In Church. The other posts in the series are: Ten Leadership Styles Tha...
Is Your Leadership Focus Relationship or Outcome?
This post on leadership focus is part of a series of Ten Leadership Styles In Church. The other posts in the series are: Ten Leadership Styles That Ma...
Is Your Leadership Perspective Visionary or Pragmatic?
This post on leadership perspectives is part of a series of Ten Leadership Styles In Church. The other posts in the series are: Ten Leadership Styles ...