It's usually around budgeting time each year when the importance of the sabbatical is reconsidered. At first glance, providing a pastor with a sabbatical is not a very good idea. Right? The pastor is gone for an extended period, resulting in needing replacement speakers or meeting the ministry's needs in the pastor's absence. In most cases, the church provides some form of a stipend to allow the pastor to do … [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...]
It’s Your Fault
Addressing A Common Cultural Characteristic In Many Organizations
I recently re-read a booklet entitled Culture Shift by Dr. Price Pritchett. One chapter was right to the point, in my view, concerning a common cultural characteristic in many organizations. Still, it is especially prevalent in those where rapid change is the norm ... like a post-pandemic church. The chapter is entitled, Taking Personal Responsibility for Fixing Things. The local church is an environment that has … [Read more...]
To Correct Or To Discipline?
Exploring Approaches To Addressing Employee Performance In The Workplace
I've never been a fan of disciplinary action processes. You know, the process a manager or supervisor is supposed to go through with an employee who is doing something they shouldn't or not doing something they should. It's not that I don't believe we should address performance problems; it's just that I think the point is not to discipline the person. You know, like giving your 3-year-old a "timeout" because they … [Read more...]
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