Oct 24, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success
In terms of successful marketplace organizations, ones that are financially profitable while creating an environment valuing both the employee and the customer/consumer are ideal. The question is: what does success in pastoral or ministry leadership look like? And...
Sep 21, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success
The Oxford English Dictionary defines success as: 1) The accomplishment of an aim or purpose. 2) The attainment of fame, wealth, or social status. 3) A person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains fame, wealth, etc. My Generation X childhood memory of success...
Jun 22, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success
Today we welcome Craig Owens to the blog! Craig is a pastor, author, and a friend. Today’s post helps leaders get their arms around the pesky subject of success. Enjoy ~ John. There are no shortage of books that define “success” in our business or ministry...
Jun 13, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success
We live in a world where success is idolized and so-called shortcuts to success abound. If we are not careful as leaders, we can find ourselves frustrated, confused, overwhelmed, and maybe even burned out by the relentless pursuit of success. In today’s episode John...
Nov 10, 2022 | friendship, Growth, Pastor, Self-Care, Success
Ah growth . . . an oft-used word in our world. Many times, an oft-misunderstood word. And our misunderstanding can get us into trouble. What happens when we get the “growth thing” right? What happens when we get it wrong? 30 years ago, I suffered through major...