The Inquisition Comes to Harvard

Did you say anything stupid when you were 16? Did you do anything back then that caused you embarrassment? And did you change and...

In Leadership, Be Innovative and Creative, but Don’t Forget Your Soul!

This is the age of innovative ministry techniques and methodologies. We’re mad with creativity, which I love by the way, but at times we...

Increasing First-time Guests

How Connexus Church Created a Culture for Inviting New Guests I had a conversation a couple of weeks ago with Jeff Brodie. You may not...

You Can Overcome the Giants of Limitations

The biggest giants you face are the ones in your mind.  I have learned that “limiting beliefs” are holding me back from any area...

3 Ways Leaders Break Unhealthy

Good leaders help their followers grow. They keep their followers’ best interests a priority. They invest in their followers. But sometimes we unintentionally hold them back by creating...

Five Ways Leaders Change Lives

Did you know that we’re in a global leadership crisis? That thought has popped in the news a lot lately. There have been breathless editorials...

I’m the Pastor, Shouldn’t I Do the Search Myself?

It’s in my nature to want to do things myself.  Whether it’s fixing the car, repairing some drywall, laying a tile floor, or even...

Myth #1-single People Cannot Lead Ministries.

    MYTH #1 – Single People Cannot Lead Ministries In this new 6-part series, John and Lisa tackle the myths commonly held about single people in...

7 Good Reasons Why I’ve Stayed In Ministry for 37 Years

Local church leadership and ministry are not easy. Some people can be quick to complain, criticize, and leave if things don’t go to their liking,...
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The Chrino: Christian In Name Only

Nearly seven out of ten (69%, Cultural Research Center) of American adults self-identify as a Christian. With an adult population (18 years and older)...

5 Tips for Leading Effective Meetings

What do you think of when you think of a business meeting? Is it a time to be productive? Or is it a time...

Sometimes We Lead; Sometimes We Follow.

That the leaders led in Israel, and that the people volunteered, O bless the Lord.  (Judges 5:2) No one is a leader all the time...