Jan 17, 2023 | Change, Grief, Growth, Joy, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success
Can you believe it’s 2023? Blink, and here comes another year. A year full of opportunity . . . surprises probably . . . and likely, some challenges. We think one of the best things a leader can do with a new year is to take stock of the prior year. In today’s...
Jan 12, 2023 | Culture, engagement, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Team members, Vision
Your team is the most important asset in the organization you lead. But this is true only when they are engaged. In 2017, according to a Gallup State of the Global Workplace report, only 15% of employees worldwide were engaged at work. By engaged, Gallup means...
Jan 10, 2023 | Change, Decision-making, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Summary: In today’s episode John and Jim welcome Paul Feuerstein back to the mic. In Part 2 of their conversation, they unpack some of the biggest challenges facing leaders today, and practical things leaders can do about those challenges. You can listen to the audio...
Jan 5, 2023 | Change, Gratitude, Grief, Growth, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
At the end of every year, I take time to reflect on the three most significant lessons of the year. My intention is to internalize those lessons and carry them into the next year. Here are the most important things I learned in 2022. I hope one or more of them speak...
Jan 3, 2023 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Trust
Summary: In today’s episode, John and Jim interview Paul Feuerstein, lead pastor of Helena First in Helena Montana. Together they unpack six axioms that are common to leadership no matter the size/demographic/location of the church you lead. You can listen to the...
Dec 22, 2022 | Christmas, Family, Leadership, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome Jaime Hlavin back to the blog for Part 2 of her Holiday miniseries, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. In today’s post, Jaime pivots to the personal side of the Holidays, and outlines a few healthy boundaries that will help you get more joy out of...
