One of the leader's most important roles in today’s church is determining and setting priorities. What should demand the attention of the staff and volunteers, and what should go on the “back burner?” That is the question. Church leaders must be clear on their priorities with limited staff and even more limited financial resources. What is "top priority," and what can (and should) wait? Early in my tenure as an … [Read more...]
Decision Making
Decisions Are Made Based On An Organization's Priorities, Not On Fairness
I was in a meeting the other day during which a staff person said that something "wasn't fair." While I contemplated the decision and their comment, I remembered a post I saw a very long time ago written by Tim Stevens. In the post, he shared several thoughts ... We aren't fair about what gets promoted from the platform. Some ministries or events get priority. We aren't fair about which events or … [Read more...]