How to Manage a Constant Complainer In the Church
The grouchy grumbler. The negative naysayer. The gloomy pessimist. Complaining has many forms. Not every complaint is toxic. Sometimes, a complaint is warranted and...
Tips on Leading with Integrity and Purpose
All of us want to live a life that is authentic. We also want to live a life full of integrity. Then there’s living...
Leadership In 4 Words
Leadership is a complex subject that requires a lifetime of continued learning. It requires constant practice, learning from mistakes and the willingness to take...
The Death of the Baby Boomers: 7 Things That Will Take Place In Your...
It is strange to write about the death of the Baby Boomers because I am one of them. Indeed, this article was a reminder...
Three Questions to Ask When Recruiting Volunteers by Geoffrey Graff
Hey, everybody! My name is Geoffrey. I oversee our Family Ministries at Faith Family Church – that's our nursery, preschool, kids, youth, young adults...
# 1 Overlooked Quality of a Leader
Good leaders are toughminded. They’re able to take the heat. They can handle the difficult stuff comes their way.
Leaders who are considered soft, weak,...
When Leading Means Disappointing People (and Other Fear of Man Issues)
Leading is an intricate dance between love and discomfort. It’s the constant wondering of what people think, the unspoken desire to please those we...
How to Be a Grateful and Appreciative Leader
As a team member, feeling appreciated beyond the paycheck is important. You put a lot of effort into fulfilling your job requirements, finding things...
Course Corrections to Church Growth – by Jason Swann
We took over a 36-year-old church rebounding from the moral failure of their Senior Pastor on the other side of COVID. We came in...
7 Priorities to Navigate the “beauty and the Beast” of Career Ministry
Working on a church team for few years is great, but when you invest your lifetime career effort and energy, it’s a different ball...