- 1. 3 Mistakes Leaders Make When Facing the Future ...
- ... uncertainty about the future. Thankfully, James 4:13-17 teaches us how to avoid the three most common mistakes people typically make about the future—mistakes that you and I still make today. Mistake ...
- Created on 13 January 2021
- 2. 7 Ways Your Church Can Win at Fundraising
- It takes money to do ministry! That means if you are going to be a church planter, you will have to get good at fundraising. Many church planters are bold in vision casting what they believe God wants ...
- Created on 03 September 2020
- 3. The Difference Between Making a Mistake and Breaking Trust
- ... betrayer was simply mistaken. That's dangerous for the leader. I've made mistakes as a leader. One in particular stands out. The prefilled peel-and-partake Communion cups were a mistake. I thought t ...
- Created on 05 August 2020
- 4. Why Your Response Matters More Than Your Mistakes ...
- I'm going to make mistakes today. So are you. Every single one of us makes mistakes. There may come a time in which you get better at recovering from, camouflaging or pivoting from your mistakes; but n ...
- Created on 23 January 2020
- 5. 7 Ways You Can Invite Constructive Feedback
- ... st every major decision I make. It's a risky move, because many will give opinions, but it's invaluable insight. And the more you ask, the more freedom people feel in sharing. Admit mistakes. It's importan ...
- Created on 03 October 2019
- 6. What Legacy Will You Leave at Your Church?
- The state denominational paper announces the retirement of Pastor Dental Bridges with the usual numbers: During his 12 years as pastor of Center's Big Ol' Church, Preacher Bridges baptized 112 people, ...
- Created on 19 August 2019
- 7. Preacher, Be Careful Not to Fall Into This Deceptive Practice
- "Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, take care of them, not by constraint, but willingly, not for dishonest gain, but eagerly. Do not lord over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock" ...
- Created on 29 July 2019
- 8. One Terrible Leadership Mistake You've Probably Made
- There are many leadership mistakes we make as pastors. I'm certain I make one nearly every day. This post is only about one mistake. Only one, but one of the worst. And, frankly, I'm as guilty of this o ...
- Created on 18 April 2018
- 9. Need a Do-Over? Cling to This Eye-Opening Truth
- ... oesn't want your mistakes to hold you back from trying again and again and again. We all wish we could press rewind from time to time and just have an instant do-over. And the glory of serving Jesus is ...
- Created on 30 August 2017
- 10. God Forgives Mistakes; So Should Leaders ...
- It's a mistake for leaders to focus on the mistakes of their teams. At one time or another, we all work for a mistake hound. There can be 20 points of progress made in a day, but the nose of the hound wil ...
- Created on 12 April 2017
- 11. Helpful Strategies for Dealing With Staff Mistakes ...
- I've said many times that I want everyone on my staff to make at least one mistake a week. Through Saddleback, I've learned that if you're not making mistakes, then you're not trying anything new. If y ...
- Created on 27 March 2017
- 12. 7 Misconceptions That Cause Ministry Leaders to Derail
- It's difficult to escape common leadership misconceptions fully. They are a result of our training, culture and the way we think. Even our personal wiring and insecurities contribute to leadership misconceptions. ...
- Created on 16 November 2016
- 13. Communication Mistakes Churches Can Easily Avoid ...
- ... dable mistakes is a great place to start. 1. Not using multiple channels to convey information. Because we live in a mobile society, fewer people are in attendance every week than 25 years ago. Using a ...
- Created on 14 November 2016
- 14. 8 Common Mistakes Rookie Pastors Make ...
- ... hundreds of rookie pastors over the years, I see a pattern of mistakes many of them make. I pray my highlighting of these eight common mistakes will be helpful to some of you: 1. They handle personne ...
- Created on 26 July 2016
- 15. 5 Mistakes Your Worship Team Makes That You May Not Notice ...
- Let's face it. None of us sets out to mess up. Mistakes are inevitable. And the longer you lead, the more your church grows, the more you'll need to pivot and change. What worked 10 years ago may not wo ...
- Created on 27 May 2016
- 16. 7 Things I learned About Leadership From a Poor Management Experience
- Years ago I was working in retail. I was in college, but serving in a junior management for a large department store. I was responsible for ordering the basic items in my department, making sure we were ...
- Created on 06 April 2016