“I’m just tired.” That’s a common phrase that I’m hearing among pastors and church volunteers. Maybe that’s something you are hearing from your staff and volunteers. If you are like me then you want to help them but you’re not sure what to do. You want to give them a break and try to make it […]
How to Grow Your Team Without Spending a Dime
How do you train and develop you team? Conferences are a great way to incorporate team building and team training. However, I’ve noticed that the things I learn in conferences rarely get applied. Also, I forget what I’ve learned after a few weeks. Conferences can be costly and typically teams attend only once a year. There […]
How to Have a Tough Conversation with Your Team
Leadership requires tough conversation. The more people (employee, volunteers or team members), the more opportunity that you’ll need to have these talks. Not every team member will follow through on 100 percent of what they say. I don’t. You don’t either…unless you are not human. So, we need clear steps in navigating difficult conversations when our team goes […]
5 People Everyone Needs in Their Corner
“I don’t want to be a burden on people.” This is what a church member shared why she didn’t want to share her struggles. I think that’s something we all can relate to in one way or another. I know I have. But this mentality and view leads only to isolation and that’s very dangerous. I […]
7 Tests Every Leaders Needs to Take
“All Leaders are Learners. The moment you stop learning, you stop leading.” Pastor Rick Warren Leaders need to constantly be learning. And the one of the most important things that all leaders must learn is themselves. Self-awareness is a key component in being a good leader. It helps you to understand your temperament, personality, leadership styles, blind spots […]
3 Easy Steps to Exponential Growth for a Leader
“How do you grow as a leader?” A friend asked me this question a while back. I shared that being uncomfortable makes you grow the fastest. What does that mean? When you place yourself in situations that are challenging, you discover more about yourself. Whether you succeed or fail, you become a better leader. You’ve […]
How to Find a Mentor (Ben Shin)
Ever wonder what to look for in a mentor? Or maybe you’re curious how you should mentor? Professor/ Pastor Ben Shin from Talbot University has mentored hundreds of students, leaders and pastors. He shares his insights and wisdom on what he’s learned over the years. It’ll give you a head start in your start to […]
Feel Stuck?
Do you feel stuck at your current job or role? Do you feel like you are the same leader from last year? Or you feel like you’ve hit a ceiling? You may feel stuck because you are not learning. Leaders are learners. Leaders need to be listening and learning to grow and develop. Leaders need to listen […]
How to Succeed in the First 90 Days
“What will you do in the first 90 days on the job as a pastor?” Many times we go into a new church and feel the need to make big changes. We have big plans, a grand vision and a revolutionary way of doing ministry. We want the church to feel our leadership presence and […]
Tips to Interview Better
Interviewing can be scary…very scary even if it’s for a position at a church. I was nervous during a pastoral interview and I know it showed. My answers weren’t as sharp or clear. This can sometimes be the difference between moving to the next round or being a one and done interview. I’ve also had […]