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...
5 Example of Church Mission Statement Mistakes
As leaders in ministry, we all know the importance of having an example church mission statement that clearly articulates our church’s purpose. But ...
Six Ways To Change Church Culture
Changing church culture is key to growth. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”, according to the well-known quote by Peter Drucker. What ...
Why is My Church Not Growing? How Numbers Help
It’s a huge question some church leaders ask: “Why is my church not growing?” It opens the doors for lots of analysis and examinatio...
Running Effective Church Board Meetings
This post, which looks at effective church board meetings, is the fifth and final post in a series on church boards. We’ve previously looked at ...
How To Choose Church Board Members
This post, which looks at how to choose church board members, is the third post in a series on church boards. We’ve previously looked at why chu...
Church Board Structure: A How-To Guide
This post, which looks at church board structure, is the fourth post in a series on church boards. We’ve previously looked at why church boards ...
Defining Church Board Responsibilities
This post, which looks at church board responsibilities, is the second post in a series on church boards. In my previous post, I proposed that church ...
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...
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...
Eight Differences Between Church Mission and Vision
A church mission and vision are key and both are concepts we need to be clear on. Oftentimes, these terms are easily confused, with a common mist...
5 Principles For Church Organisational Structure
This post is part of a series looking at healthy principles for a church organisational structure that works. Links to other posts in the series can b...
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 ...
Church Staff: How To Improve Your Team
One of the more common areas church leaders ask me to support them with is in the area of their church staffing. As key players in shaping the culture...
Building A Healthy Church Leadership Team
Building a healthy church leadership team is essential for success. Team dynamics vary from group to group, but two constants characterise every churc...
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 ...