I have spoken to and worked with many church leaders over the years, and one of the most common issues they are facing is the challenge of finding leaders to enable and fuel the growth of their ministries. Without a good supply of leaders, a church will find it very difficult to grow, increase conversions, and expand its impact on the community and beyond. If the church is focused on reaching the un-churched, … [Read more...]
Self-Leadership
The Most Difficult Person To Lead Well Is Yourself
In a Justin Lathrop post from a while back, I remember reading: When it comes to leadership, there are thousands of books about leading and managing a team. However, none of them will be beneficial without your ability to apply the principles to your own life. I couldn't agree more! As you know, one of my many passions is the topic of "good" leadership. I've often said that good leaders are rare. Why? The reason is … [Read more...]
The Executive Pastor Is A “Coach”
Another Important Role Of The Executive Pastor
Much of my time in the office and on Sunday mornings was spent coaching staff and volunteers. It's interesting. In thinking about this topic, I checked out Wikipedia and Dictionary.Com to get a definition of the word "coach." There were many. I guess the most relevant description came from Wikipedia: "Coaching - the practice of guiding an individual through a process." That's pretty much it. Right? As coaches, … [Read more...]
The Impact Of Church Systems
The Church Systems And Processes You Implement As A Leader Directly Impact The Behaviors And Outcomes Of Those You Lead
I remember a post written by a senior leadership team member at Church Community Builder on the topic of "church systems and processes." It confirmed much of what I believe and have shared here on Executive Pastor Online related to building a solid and effective infrastructure. I think it was a college football analogy as an example of how ... The church systems and processes you implement as a leader directly … [Read more...]
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