Each month in the free Church Leader Insights Newsletter, I include least one book recommendation (in addition to the other articles, podcast training and events). I’m an avid reader and I like to pick the best of the best from what I read and share a book that will help you lead your church more effectively. Just in case you … Read More
The Hard Truth About Criticism for Church Leaders
Every church leader I’ve ever known has felt the biting sting of criticism. Most of us learn quickly that critics are a fact of life for those who have been called to leadership in Christ’s church – but that doesn’t exempt us from the pain. As a result, I’m always on the lookout for sound teaching on the topic. Here’s … Read More
Staffing for Success – The DISC Profile
Some of the best (and often unused) tools in hiring someone for your church staff are pre-hiring tests, and one of the tests we’ve found to be especially useful is the DISC Profile. The DISC is a personality profile that rates potential hires (or those already on staff) in four distinct categories: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. A healthy staff … Read More
How to Avoid Criticism – A Saturday Quote
“Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing” — Aristotle
Andy Stanley on Asking the Right Questions – CLI Newsletter Rewind
Are you signed up? Did you know that each month, as a part of the “Church Leader Insights Family,” you receive the CLI Newsletter, directly to your inbox, packed with the best church leadership content I can find. Just in case you missed it, here’s an Andy Stanley article that was included in this month’s newsletter: ANDY STANLEY ON ASKING … Read More
Coaching Alumni Highlight – Mike McGown
I wanted to take a quick opportunity this morning to tell you about one of the pastors from my coaching network who are really doing great things for God’s Kingdom. Today, I want to share with you Mike McGown, Senior Pastor of Parkway Fellowship in Katy, TX (West Houston Area). In this short video testimony, you’ll hear how the network … Read More
How to “LINE-UP” to Make Newcomers Feel Welcome
Welcoming new people to your church is one of the pillars of a solid Assimilation System (not to mention a demonstration of Christian hospitality). But whether we like it or not, many of the people greeting newcomers at our churches aren’t sure how to make others feel welcome. First impressions are so important that I recommend having a brief training … Read More
Check Facebook before You Hire!
When you have a few candidates in mind for a position, in addition to the personality tests and strengths assessments I suggest in The Staffing Workshop, be sure to check them out on Facebook too. Check out their photo library, their updates and their recent postings. What does it tell you about them? Does their Facebook page affirm that you … Read More
Healthy “Self-Promotion” – A Saturday Quote
“You promote yourself every time you take on a new responsibility.” — William Gore, executive (Founder of Gore-Tex)
What it Takes to Launch a Multi-Site Campus…
From its earliest days, The Journey has been a multi-site church and we’ve found it to be a highly effective way to multiply our impact (in New York City and beyond). However, launching multiple campuses is neither easy nor foolproof. To that end, I’m always on the lookout for sound advice on the subject. Here’s a great article from Jim … Read More