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Let’s face it—our world is more polarized than ever. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or just the latest controversy, it seems like everyone’s picking sides. And while that’s a challenge out in the world, it can be an even bigger challenge inside the church. How...
If you look up the definition of margin, you’ll get a few different answers. The edge or border of something. The...
Like most people on the planet, I’ve had some good bosses and some not-so-good bosses. And conversely, in my...
Want a guaranteed better Thanksgiving? Perhaps even the best Thanksgiving ever? I actually believe Thanksgiving may be...
One of the biggest questions you as a leader need to ask is: “Are those who report to me headed in the same...
Would you rather lead with influence or control? Hopefully, the answer comes easily, but regardless of the answer, it...
If you feel like you’re stuck in a dead-end ministry situation where options are limited, and doors aren’t opening, be...
It is no secret that the church in America is in decline. Many are searching for a new approach, a method or style...
On my way home from church last week, I said to my wife, “For the first time in over 25 years, I don’t have something...
How does a team become idle? Team idleness is a term I use to describe a team failing to move forward towards its...
Almost every single Senior Pastor I’ve coached over the last two years have dealt with depression and burn out. I...
As a Pastor, there are lots of things in your mind. (It’s a jungle in there – lol) It’s a Social Media world,...
My identity has too often been tied to the successes or failures of the ministries that I lead—and too frequently in...