Nov 14, 2024 | Hard Conversations, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Years ago, a young lead pastor made his first staff hire. He brought a youth pastor on from out of state. Right from the start there where all kinds of red flags: The youth pastor made no effort to learn the culture of the church—which was historically a very...
Nov 12, 2024 | Communication, engagement, Hard Conversations, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
We believe the top limiting leadership behavior is the inability or unwillingness to have tough conversations with those you lead. In today’s episode we unpack six practical steps that will help you find the sweet spot between the tendency to bully and the tendency to...
Nov 5, 2024 | Delegation, Developer, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
How many lead pastors get in the way of people stepping up to serve just because the pastor tries to do it all? In today’s episode, John and Jim explore three master keys to getting out of your team’s way and releasing them to help share the ministry load. Three...
Oct 29, 2024 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Transition
One of the most vulnerable times in an organization’s life is when it is transitioning from its current senior leader and passing the baton to the next one. In today’s episode John and Jim explore a high-level plan for a senior leadership transition. They answer two...
Oct 24, 2024 | Delegation, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Teaching, Team members, Vision
When my husband was a lead pastor, at any given moment he could be found straightening chairs in the worship center, stacking cups in the cafe, or fixing scuff marks on the walls. He cared so deeply about our church that he was significantly invested in every aspect...
Oct 22, 2024 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Transition
Churches can experience two extremes when it comes to lead pastors: pastors who leave prematurely, or pastors who hang on too long. In today’s episode we unpack four powerful questions and four practical steps to help leaders discern if a necessary ending is nearing....
