A Simple way to Organize your Week
Managing time well is a necessity for any leader. Here is a process that I often use to help leaders think through weekly planning. Follow these four steps toward a more organized week. Step 1: Break your week into 21 …
For Large Church Pastors and those who feel like Ministry Failures
Abraham Lincoln once said “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Few of us handle power well. We see this even in small children. Give a few kids power …
Try something new for 30 days
A few years ago I watched a great TED Talk entitled “Try Something New for 30 days.” The idea is that you can commit to almost anything for 30 days. I have done this many times now and I have …
Why Youth Pastors are Endangered (And How you can Find one)
Twenty years ago the on-ramp to vocational ministry was youth ministry. Today it is difficult to even find a good youth pastor. Why is this the case? My contention is that youth pastors are an endangered species because so many …
How to Solve the Problem that You’re Facing
Do you ever feel like you’re struggling to come up with a good solution to a problem? One of the simplest but most effective ways to find the right solution to almost any problem is to have a short brainstorming …