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Aug 3, 20202 min read

The Hidden Danger of Clarity

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. (1...

Jun 24, 20202 min read

The Future of Leadership

Leaders of the future will be free from the need to be seen as bulletproof, independent and all-knowing. A “soft-skills” leadership...

Mar 24, 20202 min read

2 Critical Leadership Skills in a Crisis

How Are You Exercising These in Your Church? In the book Elemental Leaders, we identify 4 critical elements every effective leader must...

Mar 10, 20202 min read

Is Your Church Self-Aware?

Over the years I’ve found myself ruminating on why pastors are often reluctant to engage with outside organizational assessors and...

Feb 18, 20202 min read

The Organizational Integrity Triangle

What Do You Think of When You See the Word “INTEGRITY”? Typically, we default to thinking about it at a personal individual level. But...

Jan 21, 20202 min read

The Four Elements of Effective Churches

How About a New Way to Measure Healthy Effectiveness? All healthy churches are characterized by four key traits: Integrity, Passion,...

Dec 30, 20192 min read

The Hidden Power of Healthy Systems

How Effective Are Your Processes For Accomplishing Your Church's Mission? I have to smile when people tell me that they are spiritual,...

Jun 13, 20193 min read

Do You Like What You're Doing Now?

...And Why Do You Do What You Do? After being in some outreach-oriented ministry from the time Jesus captured my heart way back in the...