Leading the Church When You Doubt Yourself
When the disciples gathered on the mountain in Galilee right before Jesus ascended, some of them doubted. The source and degree of this doubt...
Kick It In the Teeth…now!
One of the main things I encounter when I run into church leaders is discouragement. It’s endemic to the calling. Every leader I know...
What to Do When the Pastor Stirs the Pot
“….according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal….” (2 Timothy 2:9)
Pot-stirring: To take a stand on a...
4 Temptations That Leaders Face
It’s troubling to see a gifted and talented leader give up a lifetime of ministry for a moment of temptation. We all face temptation,...
The Roles & Responsibilities of the Church Communications Team
Moving church to an online platform has led many churches to consider creating or modifying a Communication Director role on their team. Many churches are developing...
3 Simple Brain Boosts for a Healthy Brain
Pastors and leaders need healthy brains to lead well. A healthy brain helps us become more resilient, be more present for those we lead,...
Link Love (2) — the Churches I Track with
Leaders and leading churches are such an encouragement. At least they encourage me.
Solomon was right, there really is nothing new under the sun. Every time...
Effective Church Communications Strategies from Industry Leaders
In a time of continuous change, it is more important than ever for churches to prioritize communicating effectively with their church members. As we...
5 Tips for Leaving a Job Well
A job is not a forever position. Throughout your life, you will have multiple jobs. The current tenure for a job is right around...
Ten Keys to Effective Ministry, Part 2 by Rob Koke
In my last blog, I began sharing with you ten keys to effective ministry that I believe are unchanging and applicable to us all....