Category: Leadership
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Dealing with crisis within the church
When you get a chance, read this post and then watch the sermon video linked from it – not to gawk at a tragedy but to see how it was handled and learn from it. I was deeply impacted by Dan Sutherland‘s words and hope you are too… A few thoughts Purity matters Sin starts […]
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Leave it behind
My cell phone goes with me wherever I go. Most of the time, that’s a good thing. But there’s a downside. Sometimes, when I’m in the car, I just want to zone out, listen to music, and do very little else. I’ve been thinking all day. It’s time to just drive. But unless I act […]
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Building momentum with balance (part one)
A = Lots of work’s getting done, but you’re not connecting with others, so there’s no real progress. B = You have dreams. You sit and talk about them. You share them with others. But no one’s moving toward them, so what’s the point? C = You’re working hard, you’re sharing the work. You’re busy […]
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So two nuns walked into a bar …
I don’t know what I’d do in a job interview if someone said, “Now, tell me a joke …” (Craig Groeschel has been posting hiring tips over at Lifechurch.tv’s blog. Some sound a little less intimidating. All are probably useful. Here are parts one, two, and three.)
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Without vision …
I can’t get the verse that says without vision, the people cast off restraint (or are discouraged) out of my mind. Actually, in my mind it’s “without vision, the people perish” (still not sure what translation that is). Here’s the thing. It’s true. We need direction, a goal, a picture to work towards. We need […]
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The environment’s place in church
There’s a shift happening in culture. And churches that care about relevance and connection should watch, understand, and participate with the same gusto with which they seek out new music trends or useful sermon topics. Every day, more people are becoming concerned about the environment and how our consumption affects it. On one end, many […]
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Two-way teaching
We held the first of two sessions of our newly revamped new leader training for small groups today, and I had a great time getting to know some people who I know will launch some amazing groups. We’re trying something a little different than the church has done in the past. Our small group training […]
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Smaller churches are important!
Bob Roberts has some great things to say about church planting and church planting movements… “On more than one occasion, I’ve found myself in a group of mega-church pastors who make a statement like this. “We need to partner to start some significant churches–we don’t need to waste our time on these little churches of […]
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On cultural change
Mark Batterson just posted some solid thoughts on cultural shifts at his blog. Here’s a part of it, but the whole post is worth a read. Here are some off the cuff thoughts on cultural shifts. These aren’t prescriptive. They are descriptive. Some are good. Some not so good.1) Incarnation is more important than Explanation […]
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The shape of leadership
I’m working to develop new small group structures at church right now, so it’s time again for the big picture thoughts. What does a small group leader look like? I think you have a necessary high bar and low bar to leadership – both a high standard to live up to and a real sense […]
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The message of change
“Ivan Illich was once asked what is the most revolutionary way to change society. Is it violent revolution or is it gradual reform? He gave a careful answer. Neither. If you want to change society, then you must tell an alternative story.” – Tim Costello I found the quote in a review for this book. […]
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The BEST hour!
I normally don’t comment on other churches. I don’t think it’s useful for one person out of a context to critique another church. God could be using them. I should never think I know the one way! But I do have to make one comment about this one. Louie Giglio said once that terminology becomes […]
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Success…it takes work
Seth Godin just posted some great thoughts on what made the Beatles successful. Hint: It was more than just doing their thing until lots of people noticed. It was lots of touring and work. Even when people began to take notice, they kept on working hard. Eventually, the big machine took over and success became […]
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