Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a pastor or leader of an organization, what is the most challenging issue you’re currently dealing with? I suggested some of the typical pain points and...
What is a generational mashup? It happens when generations collide and integrate. We now have three generations that...
Growth is an exciting time for any church. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or church planter, watching your...
Last week, I had a defining moment: I turned 70. Although I didn’t feel any different from the day before, it still...
If you have been in ministry for more than a minute, you know it's no walk in the park. In church planting, the roller...
Do you want to know the fastest way to encourage change? I have practiced this one for years, and it almost always...
I made a decision a long time ago that I never want to be thought of as a negative person, but some things are too...
Every individual, group, organization, and certainly, every church periodically faces the challenge of changing. It...
There are no silver bullets in church planting. Anyone hocking a book or course called "3 Steps to easy church...
I guarantee there’s a decision you’ve been putting off that, if you postpone it any longer, it is going to cost you...
I have had many mentors who have invested deeply in my life. The person I am is in great part because of others...
We all know that Jesus is the one who brings salvation to those who do not believe yet. He is in charge of “making...
The definition of "team player" can vary greatly. It's interesting how different perspectives exist, both in the...