Leaders like to be in the know. After all, knowledge is power. Knowledge is comforting. But knowledge isn’t always a given. There are seasons in ministry when we don’t know the path ahead because God hasn’t revealed it yet. Leading through times of uncertainty can be disconcerting. But there’s a way to walk through the […]

At the ministry where I serve, we strive to foster relational community within every supervisory relationship. We want to be brothers and sisters in Christ together, not just coworkers. To that end, we intentionally take time within each meeting to worship, pray, and engage in relational community – briefly sharing how God’s been at work […]

It’s inherent in a leader’s soul to want to be in charge. To drive the ball down the court. To score. But organizations are a team sport and if one person hogs the ball – even if it’s the captain – the whole team suffers. It can be challenging to release responsibility to others, but […]

Putting out fires comes with the territory of leadership. It’s not an issue of if the crises will come or even when. The issue is how we respond. Crises can have serious consequences for our ministries and followers take their cues from leaders, so it’s important to respond with level-headed wisdom. Thankfully, the Bible has […]

I entered the blog world kicking and screaming. When God led me to begin writing a book about seeking God with your teams, I didn’t know it would require venturing into all things social media. But I became convinced of the value of sharing concepts online before publishing. So in the midst of book-writing, I […]