Eight key decisions you must make about groups in your church
I spent many years in a church tradition that viewed Sunday school as the only legitimate group model.
Mastering priorities: choosing what’s important over what’s urgent
Faced with a choice between something that is urgent and something that is important, you're likely to do the urgent one.
Is your vision statement doing more harm than good?
The only thing worse than not having a clear vision is having a poorly defined vision.
The power of strong support: weaving callings together
While David was the individual chosen by God to lead Israel, David did not step into this role on his own.
Why you’re not as grateful as you think you should be
My suspicion is that most of us are not nearly as grateful as we should be.
Church communication tips in an election year
Since all elections should be a critical decision point for everyone, the church needs to tackle our discourse as politics impacts all of our lives.
Conflict: offense or opportunity?
Contrary to popular belief and most people's experience, conflict isn't always bad.
Grow Your Men . . . and Your Church Will Grow — guest: David Murrow
The key to sustained church growth is reaching and discipling men.
10 quotes on the importance of prayer
A 2013 Pew Research Center survey found that more than half of Americans said they pray every day. But despite that, many feel that their prayer lives are weak.
Rooted in purpose: How your life tells God’s story
Trees tell stories of abundance and drought. They bear scars and deliberate wounds. They display the drama of life through the seasons of the year and the progression of generations. Each tree has its own story.
How to create a culture of accountability in your organization
An organization without accountability is an organization with chaos.
Beyond the headlines: Recognizing the faithful shepherds
I am always disappointed and sad whenever I learn of a pastor’s spiritual failings.
IF success comes from God, THEN inputs > outcomes
Because "wealth and honor" and success come from God alone, you can rest anytime you have faithfully put in the work and the "inputs"—not just when you've achieved your desired outcome.
Video: Are open board meetings a good idea?
In this "1-minute Strategy" video Bob Whitesel PhD explains why open board meetings sometime create roadblocks to effective leadership.
How to effectively witness at work
How to, and how not to, witness well at work.
The myth of the charismatic leader
Effective leadership doesn’t require charisma. It requires character and competency.
Removing the like button from churches
I pray, though, that I will avoid the temptation to see the various aspects of my church as a place where I can determine whether it meets my needs and gets my “like” affirmation.
The single best way to lead change in a very traditional, old, or resistant setting
Focus on the why. Not on the what and the how. What and how are inherently divisive. Why unites people.
Leadership Thought: Clubhouse rules we should never forget
Pride can lead to embarrassing ends.
Praying like Hezekiah: Aligning with God’s power and purpose
What do you need God to do today that only He can do and that shows everyone how good He is?
