This is Dr. Donald E. Ross – one of Nelson’s Advanced Coaching Alumni, Renegade Pastor and Lead Pastor of Creekside Church in the Seattle, Washington Area – and I want to share with you some thoughts about an issue each of us faces in leadership… ambiguity: Every leader wants clarity, and so do those following him when launching a new ministry initiative. … Read More
Pastor: How to Deal with Criticism – FREE Mini-Book Today through Thursday
Regardless of your church’s denomination, style or size, there’s one thing that you and I have in common… Every one of us deals with criticism from time to time. Criticism is a reality for those of us called into church leadership. You may have had 50 compliments about Sunday’s message, but that ONE critical comment is the only one you remember come Monday … Read More
The Challenge of Leadership – A Saturday Quote
“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” – Jim Rohn, American Entrepreneur, Author and Motivational Speaker
Celebrating the Life of Howard Hendricks – Top 3 Books for Teachers
I was sad to hear that Howard Hendricks, legendary professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and prolific Christian author, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, at the age of 88. After authoring 18 books and preaching around the world in more than 80 countries, Hendricks was also well known for his influence on other Christian leaders, as several count him as … Read More
The First Responsibility of a Leader – A Saturday Quote
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” — Max De Pree, American Businessman and Writer
How to Lead by Faith but Face the Facts
Roy Mansfield here – Pastor of Spiritual Development at Northstar Church in Panama City, Florida, Senior Pastors Coaching Network Alumni and regular guest on Nelson’s blog. Today I’d like to share a truth that may (and should) challenge you in your role as a church leader… A leader who will not stare reality dead in the face has no real faith. … Read More
Communication – A Saturday Quote
“Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.” — William Butler Yeats, Noble Prize-winning Irish poet
How to Develop Your Personal Prayer Team (Guest Blogger Donald E. Ross)
I’ve asked Don Ross – Advanced Coaching Alum, Renegade Pastor and Lead Pastor of Creekside Church in the Seattle, Washington Area – to share with you today about a powerful way to mobilize the power of prayer in your ministry: I first become aware of the concept of a personal prayer team while listening to C. Peter Wagner teach on prayer and he … Read More
Handling Criticism – A Saturday Quote
“As to what the hypercritical few may think, I don’t care.” — Abraham Lincoln
Powers Equal to Your Tasks – A Saturday Quote
“Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.” — Phillips Brooks, Pastor and Author