Evaluation: Avoiding the blame game
For your ministry to “step up its game,” it must have an objective understanding how it is performing now. But is your organization ready to evaluate itself? More
Leaders! Stop moving and stand still for a bit
Christian leaders must see their ministry and its results through God’s eyes, not theirs. Time spent in listening prayer, reflection on your leadership and yourself as a leader, is what qualifies you to be a leader. More
I’m hiring for a dream job! Interested?
Do you know anyone who would like a job that helps Christian ministries thrive? I want to hire a Manager, Executive Projects to work closely with me on a whole range of interesting projects that will benefit CCCC and our 3,400 member ministries. This is a permanent, full-time position that… More
Passion, Joy & Excellence in the Workplace
If it is that important for ministry leaders to be passionate about the ministry’s mission, then it is also important for staff to be passionate too! So let’s discuss helping staff find passion in their ministry’s mission. More
Spirit-led leaders and institutional life
once a Spirit-led leader is hired, the stage is set for conflict with the powerful force of institutionalism. The primary correction for institutionalism, a fixation on the past, is to focus on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church today. So here are some thoughts to help you teach your community about the role of the Spirit and, consequently, to be more receptive to Spirit-led leadership. More
Great and Lasting Christian Leadership
I have beliefs about you and it strikes me that these beliefs are also a great recipe for becoming a long-lasting successful ministry leader. More
The Value of Communal Discernment
Great leaders are not infallible or omniscient. They simply recognize good ideas and know how to bring a group together to make something of them. More
