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, very … [Read more...]
Data And Spiritual Growth
A Few Comments On The Importance Of Access To Good Data When It Comes To Spiritual Growth And Development In The Church
A while back, I was asked by my friends at Church Community Builder, to make a few comments on the importance of Church Management Software, when it comes to the role of the church in the spiritual growth and development of people. Check it out ... … [Read more...]
Leadership And Prayer
How Your Prayer Life Definitely Affects Your Leadership
How does your prayer life affect your leadership? Have you given this much thought? Leading, especially in the church, cannot and should not be done without a lot of prayer! I was having a conversation with a friend the other day when I articulated my leadership approach as it relates to prayer. I told him that each morning while I’m driving to work, I talk to God about how I would like Him to use me that day. … [Read more...]
Volunteer “Opportunities”
Connecting People To God Through Getting Things Done In The Church
I've had a number of conversations with people over the years about the reality that there's way more to get done than there are people to get it done. This is true, especially in the church. Depending on the financial position of the church, there is never enough paid staff to cover all the bases. What's the deal? This issue has prompted me, from time to time, to clarify a couple of things when it comes to … [Read more...]