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Since being in ministry for the last 20 years, I have heard comments from people with “regular jobs” comparing the significance of what I “get to do” with what they “have to do.” Some have commented that “their job doesn’t matter as much” or “isn’t a...
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How to Create a Culture of Contentment in the Church
Part of my role as an Executive Search Consultant is, at times, interviewing someone who isn't happy in their current position. For one reason or another, they feel that they need to move to the next level, are not being paid enough, are feeling a "h... -
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How to Create a Workplace Employees Love
Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor (Read more →
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4 Signals of Insecurity on Your Team (and in You)
Insecure leaders are never as effective as they could be. Insecurity crushes leadership development, stifles honest conve...- Published on
7 Lessons From a Pastor Succession Plan That Worked
In 2014, I had a front row seat to the handoff of senior leadership of a multi-mega church from one Lead Pastor to another. Serving on the Executive Team at that time I had the privilege of having a behind the scenes view to the whole thing, start to...- Published on
How to Handle Criticism (Without Getting Defensive)
If you’re truly going to develop as a leader, you can’t do it without great feedback. The dilemma is that you want to hear ‘well done.’ In fact, you crave positive feedback enough that it’s tempting to only want to hear ‘well done’ rather than...- Published on
Why We Fear Cutting Our Losses and Doing Something Different
Leadership demands our time, energy, and often our financial resources. Hopefully the projects and people we invest ourselves in are worthwhile and fulfilling. Often we invest so much of 'us' into a project that we can't imagine not finishing the pro...- Published on
5 Questions to Ask Before You Attempt Church Revitalization
It seems every week a church contacts me to ask advice about church revitalization. I also frequently hear from pastors who are considering stepping into a role in church revitalization....
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Thriving in the Tension of Ministry, Work & Life
Thanks so much for joining us for this week’s unSeminary podcast. I am so excited to have Frank Bealer back on the podcast today! Frank was at Elevation Church the last time we spoke with him, but he is now the executive d...- Published on
How to Focus Your Leadership in the Spaces You Control
As a leader, what is within your sphere of control? That is a critical question to ask, because if you don’t know what you can control, you can’t be sure where you can fully lead. The question matters, because...- Published on
7 Ways a Leader Can Invite Constructive Feedback
I remember an especially hard year as a leader. It was so bad several members of our staff had told me where I was letting them down. So much for having an “open door policy.” The next year I closed the door. Not really, but this was a year whe...- Published on
Have We Made Innovation an Idol?
In ministry, innovation can be a great thing when utilized to reach and serve people. But like all great things, innovation can become an idol—s...- Published on
Five Ways to Critique Without Crushing
As a leader, you owe it to those you lead to offer them feedback. Without feedback, development is hampered, as people don’t know what actions to repeat and what actions to tweak. Giving encouragement and accolades is not something leaders dread, but...- Published on
The Difference Between a Failure and a Screw-Up
I wrote recently on what I call the “failure fad” sweeping leadership circles. While we can all learn from failures, there seem to be some who almost...- Published on
The Danger of Boredom in Leaders
Before King David committed adultery with Bathsheba and attempted to cover his sin by murdering her husband, boredom settled into his heart. He was bored the night he was on the roof, bored and looking for something else other than God. Earlier in hi...