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Building A Strategy | Succession Series Part 2
For decades, succession planning has been treated like a calendar event. A leader reaches a certain age, whispers begin, committees form, and conversations shift toward replacement. But age, while easy to measure, is one of the least reliable indicators of leadership...
Don’t Wait for the Crisis | Succession Series Part 1
Every ministry has a leadership plan. The only question is whether it’s intentional or accidental. Too often, churches begin talking about succession only after a crisis, conflict, declining effectiveness, or an unexpected resignation. By then, emotions are high,...
Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Intention
Clear communication loses its power the moment intention and interpretation drift apart. I used to get frustrated when it felt like my team wasn’t listening, when the results didn’t match the picture I had so clearly in my mind. A simple video about making a peanut...
When Growth Goes Quiet
Most leaders appreciate momentum. We get excited about growth, bigger teams, and seeing progress. It’s easy to think that if God is blessing our work, things should always be moving up. But the Bible shows us something different. Sometimes, God moves us forward by...
When Systems Fall Short
One of the hidden challenges of leadership is realizing that the systems we build don’t always work for the people we’re trying to serve. You create a form, a workflow, or a process that makes your job easier… but then no one fills it out. No one responds. No one...
Obey the Speed Limit | Leading within God’s Boundaries
We live in a culture that praises the idea of limitless potential. Guess what? You’re not superman. Many leadership books tell us to think bigger, work harder, make the most of every opportunity, and overcome every obstacle. In ministry, this way of thinking is often...
Intergenerational Leadership Mode
Intergenerational leadership is one of the most important factors determining whether ministries grow with stability or struggle through cycles of tension and transition. Most churches say they want to invest in the next generation. Yet many unknowingly create...
Five Star Church: Leading in a Review-Driven Culture
Today, almost everything gets rated, from lattes to lawn services, and now churches are being evaluated too. People comment publicly on sermons, greeters, children’s ministry, parking, music volume, and even the overall atmosphere. For many leaders, this brings a new...
