by Steven Carrizal Emotional intelligence is commonly described as the awareness and management of emotions and emotional reactivity within ourselves and what we are experiencing from others.[1] Good leaders learn how to do this, first by acknowledging their own emotions and understanding what it feels like when they are stirred up by various difficult […]
Authors : Steven Carrizal
by Greg Anderson “Emotional Intelligence refers to the capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, and for managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships.” Daniel Goleman in Working With Emotional Intelligence Goleman’s definition of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is not the only definition out there, but his […]
Authors : Greg Anderson
by Kaley Ihfe When I was a small child, my parents took me to see the movie “For the Love of Benji.” The tagline for the movie is: “A wonderfully unique motion picture of laughter and love…” Unfortunately for my parents, I did not laugh at all because I was so upset about Benji […]
Authors : Kaley Ihfe
Tags : Empathetic Leadership
by Chris Goldman The definition of a good church facility is simple: it facilitates the ministry of the church. If it doesn’t, you will quickly find yourself exhausted trying to make things work. In 2016, NWChurch decided to “build a community center where a church happens to meet.” The intention was to make the […]
Authors : Chris Goldman
by Sean Palmer Church leaders have a sacred responsibility—not just to guide their congregations, but to partner with God in the in-breaking of God’s kingdom. Leadership influences everything from teaching and discipleship to outreach and community engagement. And one of the most pressing challenges facing the church today is a leadership structure that often lacks […]
Authors : Sean Palmer
Tags : Diversity, leadership
by Patrice Lorick Can you recall a time when you were in an uncomfortable or unsafe space? I can recall a time or two. I have been the wife of a minister for 18 years. We have been a part of interviews where I was the only woman in the room with my husband […]
Authors : Patrice Lorick
Shannon Rains In Acts 6, a situation arose that caused some widows to receive inadequate care. The Hellenistic Jewish widows spoke Greek and were shaped by Roman customs. In contrast, the Hebraic Jewish widows were shaped by the cultural practices and language in and around Jerusalem, much like the apostles leading the church. The […]
Authors : Shannon Rains
by Becky Burroughs “A bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn.” Helen Keller Born in 1880, Helen Keller, author, political activist, and lecturer, was the first person born blind and deaf to earn a Bachelors Degree. Her exquisite ability to adapt set her […]
Authors : Becky Burroughs
by Grady D. King, D. Min Okay. Admit it. Change is okay if you are in favor of the change. Then reality hits as people react. Navigating change in a congregation requires a thoughtful, compassionate approach. Change often brings uncertainty and anxiety, but with intentionality and care, leaders can manage change well. Of course, […]
Authors : Grady King
Tags : Adaptability, leadership
by Steven Carrizal Transitions have a way of disrupting what church leaders tend to value most—continuity, constancy, and predictability or perhaps in another word, peace. With transitions come a sense of uncertainty and reactivity that is often soothed by seeing a problem to solve and looking for a quick fix that has long term […]
Authors : Steven Carrizal
Tags : Strategic Planning, Vision and Mission
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