by Grady King Better together sounds simple enough. After all, everyone needs encouragement and support, right? Yet, simple does not mean easy. And when it is ministry, we all have our opinions, preferences, and ways of doing things. Yet ministry is meant as a shared service by God’s design. Ministering together is challenging today […]
by Scott Laird “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2, NIV) Four spiritual generations: Paul, Timothy, reliable people, and others. Four generations that have been taught and mentored in the Lord. This […]
Authors : Scott Laird
Tags : leadership, Mentoring
by Carlus Gupton Leadership conflict does not usually explode overnight. It simmers. It appears in tense meetings, guarded conversations, stalled decisions, and quiet frustration between elders and ministers. Most teams care deeply about the church’s mission yet find themselves navigating unclear authority and unspoken expectations. The question is not whether conflict will surface, but […]
Authors : Carlus Gupton
by Jason Thompson Church leadership has often been shaped—sometimes unconsciously—by cultural models that elevate the decisive individual: the visionary pastor, the strong chair, the gifted personality who “carries” the church forward. Decisive leadership has its place, but Scripture tells a richer story. God’s work rarely depends on a single hero for long. Instead, the […]
Authors : Jason Thompson
by Jay Jarboe During an early morning ride to the airport, I asked a leader, “When do you take your sabbath rest?” He immediately responded with “Oh no, brother, I can’t take a rest, I am too busy in ministry.” Perhaps I was tired after a long trip, or perhaps it was the early […]
Authors : Jay Jarboe
by Steven Carrizal “Time off will not heal you when the problem is how you spend your time on.” Read those words again. I was on a walk listening to a podcast when those words almost literally stopped me in my tracks. Carey Nieuwhof was a guest on Andy Stanley’s podcast talking about working […]
Authors : Steven Carrizal
by Jason Locke Church ministry is filled with ups and downs. I’ve occasionally experienced the highs that come with transformed lives and numerical growth. And I’ve experienced the lows that come from tragedies, losses, and difficult decisions. Valleys and mountaintops can be equally draining. Without intentionally taking a moment to refocus, it’s easy to […]
Authors : Jason Locke
by Grady D. King You already know this: ministry is all-consuming. There is always a need, expectation, and at times, self-imposed pressure to respond—to do something to make a difference. Most church members only see the public you, but you know the mental and emotional energy it takes beyond the assemblies. In short, ministry […]
Authors : Grady King
by Chris Goldman As part of my work with leadership teams for companies engaging our marketing services at bizmktg.com, we begin with a strategy session. This session is usually four hours long and helps clarify the mission, vision, and organizational messaging. For every company or nonprofit organization, this must be uniquely authentic as good […]
Authors : Chris Goldman
Tags : Vision & Mission
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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- Together is Better: Why Ministry is Meant to Be Shared
- Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders
- Navigating Conflict on Leadership Teams: From Control and Ambiguity to Trust and Shared Mission
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- Leading from Rest, Even in a Busy Season
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