Leadership

You Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Please Everyone

Learning to balance the natural tension of loving and caring for people, but not allowing someone to leverage their personal agenda or hijack the vision of your church is part of the leader’s responsibility.

An Atheist’s Take on the Decline of Christianity

Strange that a famed atheist bemoans the loss of what Christianity has brought to culture, and an agnostic the loss of what Christianity brought to the dynamics of human community.

Silencing Antagonists

Skillful leaders demonstrate compassion toward the antagonist knowing that there was likely something in their past that has caused them to live an angry, defensive life.

7 Essential Preaching Skills to Reach a Post-Christian Audience

The authentic gospel message will never change. But the methods and approaches have to if you’re going to connect with post-modern, post-Christian people.

7 Ways I Create Boundaries as a Pastor

How I've protected my family life

How to Assess Your Volunteer Teams

5 good questions to ask to take the temperature of your team

A Passion for Justice

How Generation Distinct is harnessing young adults’ hunger for change

My 10 Biggest Mistakes in Leadership

I’m sharing these in the hope you’ll be able to avoid making them too

How to Leverage Existing Ministries for Outreach

“You could launch new outreach ministries without removing any existing ministries, increasing your budget or adding staff.”

Be Present as a Leader

Leading in person can form a stronger team and culture.

7 Ways to Be More Productive

These are some proven ways I've found to make the most of my days.