What does it mean to be a creator? A creator is bold, takes risks, demands action, is not satisfied with the status quo, thinks of 10 new ideas a day, then stops to analyze, strategize, and position. They are on fire, unafraid of change, and valiantly proactive. What is a sustainer? A sustainer examines what […]

Today, I finish a three-part series answering this question: What can one do when they see their ministry fading in front of their eyes, even though they’ve been faithful in serving God, even though they’ve done everything in their power not to fail and continually pray for the success of their ministry? And, how can […]

Continuing from yesterday’s article, I’d like to humbly offer the best advice I can to a pastor who is struggling whether to press forward with their ministry or quit. My recommendation is that the pastor prayerfully make that decision in the next month. Below are three principles to keep in mind in the process of […]

A member of our leadership community asked: What can one do when they see their ministry fading in front of their eyes, even though they’ve been faithful in serving God, even though they’ve done everything in their power not to fail and continually pray for the success of their ministry? And, how can you console […]

If you want to assess the health of an organization, I offer you the following diagnostic tool. What grade do you give each? Use this scale: 1. Terrible, 2. Bad, 3. Average, 4. Good, or 5. Amazing. (You can use decimals, like 3.6 for example). Rate them compared to the ultimate state which you’d like […]

If your church (or organization) is not where you want it to be, then I humbly ask you to explore this question: Do you have five people in your church who can lead?  What does it take to build a church? First, a calling from the Lord, then the correct doctrine, lots of prayer, organization, […]

I recently suggested to a close, top leader I work with, “What if we try to take one day per week to schedule no meetings and dedicate that day to creating, thinking, and strategizing?” As she reflected on the idea, she said, “We can try that, but when I previously did something similar, I tended […]

Have you ever wondered how you can be appointed to a board of trustees? Since 2014, I have served on five boards, all organizations and ministries that do amazing work, that I am honored and humbled to have been asked to work with. If you’d like to serve on a board, but are not sure […]

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024. I am energized and excited to grow as a leader with courage and humility in 2024! I pray that you are as well, as I ask God’s blessing and guidance for us all. As is my habit, I do not publish new articles on major holidays, but if you’d […]

Here are some ideas to consider as spiritual goals for 2024. Face the Truth—Are You a Baby Christian? The first step to increasing your spiritual maturity is acknowledging your current level of maturity and facing it head on. There is a well-known Bible verse that convicted me a few years ago. “For though by this […]

What are your goals for 2024 to grow as a leader, a human being, and a Christ-follower? Here is how I divided this set of goals for myself. Growth Disciplines Reading—Set a goal for the number of books you want to read. Remember that the ultimate goal for reading is not to gain information but […]

Success at home must come before success at work. Too often leaders know this but end up practicing the converse. So what are your goals to keep your family at the top of your list in 2024, your goals for your marriage, children, and your family as a whole? Pray over these goals, write them […]