Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV … [Read more...]
Assimilation Process Implementation
The Details Of Developing And Implementing An Assimilation Process
I can't tell you the number of times I've been contacted by a church wanting to develop an assimilation process. They have one, and they want to improve it or use Church Community Builder to implement the process. Either way, I'm always happy to help! Remember, though, the assimilation process is just a part of an overall effort to develop strong, solid, and effective infrastructure. And, the heart of any serious … [Read more...]
My First Year As Executive Pastor
Recalling How We Went About Accomplishing This Very Important Leadership Transition In Our Church
I was having a conversation a while back with a senior pastor and his new executive pastor on several topics. One of the questions they asked me was, "What was your first year in the role like? What should we be doing?" Having joined the staff almost 17 years ago, it was fun to reflect on how my first year went. I thought I would share my response ... First of all, my decision to become an executive pastor, … [Read more...]
Gostick & Elton On The Power Of Gratitude
This Week's Great Book Quote
"In the face of demoralization, gratitude has the power to energize. In the face of brokenness, gratitude has the power to heal. In the face of despair, gratitude has the power to bring hope." Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton … [Read more...]