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Church Leaders Need to Be the Grown-Ups
When my kids were teenagers I developed three rules for parenting teenagers: Don't take it too seriously. Don't take it personally. Pay more attention to your goals for yourself than your goals for …
 | Many years ago a pastor told me that churches should be like the famous retailer, Nordstrom—welcoming, tasteful, and endlessly helpful. He modeled his ministry around those values and it showed. He deliberately created a "value-add" church … |
 | In the past quarter of century of church leadership and church consultation, one of the most common and pressing issues I have heard relates to church staff. One of the leading concerns is what the next staff position should be after the pastor … |
| "I," in this case, is every guest who floats through your church worship services and never returns. Like Charlie, on the M.T.A. (look it up), the ever-buoyant guest may be killing your chances for growth. This is certainly not the first time anyone … |
 | "Blah, blah, blah" - You. Ever get this creeping notion that your words aren't carrying the weight they used to? Maybe you need some new material. Maybe you need a vacation. Or maybe you've gotten stuck in the spin cycle. It's a tough cycle to break … |
 | "Can a small group of people who see and respond differently to the world make a difference? Indeed, history shows it is the only thing that ever has." (Margaret Mead) Zambia is a developing country in Southern Africa. Only 6% of the population is … |
| Do you see so-and-so coming and think, "Oh, no!" Does a problem arise, and your heart sinks? Leadership means dealing with challenging people and situations almost every day. Help comes from an ancient source, the Rule of St. Benedict. Benedict … |
| Have you ever said "yes" to a request, and then gone back to your office kicking yourself because you didn't say "no?" Leadership involves a series of yeses and nos, and it's important for leaders to be thoughtful about both.Many church leaders have … |
| Church leaders have a key role to play in church finance. Here are some thoughts on how you can make a difference, whether you are on the board, finance committee or team, trustees, or simply a key leader in congregational life. Bring your best … |
 | Sticky Teams is a must read for pastors and church leaders who want their board, staff and church to function well in the long-term. Larry Osborne is a veteran pastor who has enjoyed a long-term pastoral relationship with North Coast Church in … |
| "It seems like the same people are willing to help with the ministry every year. Why can't we get more people involved?" This litany is repeated over and over in congregational life. The church might be able to learn something from a secular … |
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Externally Focused Churches Becoming the New Norm
Community service is becoming a normal part of being a regular churchgoer whether that means participating in large scale, church wide opportunities, or independent projects with small groups members …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Missional Households
How important is it to church families that they serve the community together? According to a Baylor University School of Social Work survey,it's very important and families desire the church to help …Type: ResearchSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Fast Forwarding Your Church's Engagement in the Community
More churches are pioneering a shift toward community service. Not only are they deploying their own members; they are engaging people outside the church to work in the community. Missional Churches …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network -
MissionInsite Tools Assist Local Church During a Recent Disaster
See how MissionInsite's Tools help a local church during and after a disaster.Type: Case StudySource: MissionInsite, LLC -
Setting the Stage for Good Stewardship
This guide gives you advice on helping to boost your contributions plan.Type: White PaperSource: ACS Technologies
