“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people” Victor Borge, Humorist and Musician
Don’t Live in the Past – A Saturday Quote
“Losers live in the past. Winners learn from the past and enjoy working in the present toward the future.” — Denis Waitley: A motivational speaker and writer
The Results are in! The Sabbath Resource has already made huge impact in the local church.
It has been almost one month since I released The Power of the Sabbath resource and I am hearing many great reports of the impact it is having on the way pastors are relating to their family, the increased peace in the home, the effectiveness of their preaching and overall health of the pastor. Let me take a moment to highlight … Read More
A Definition of Faith – A Saturday Quote
Faith can be defined as living in advance what you can only see in reverse. -Wayne Cordeiro, Pastor, New Hope Church, Honolulu, Hawaii
Never lose – A Saturday Quote
I’ve never lost a ball game, but I have run out of time on a few occasions. Joe Namath, American Football League Hall of Famer
Free Download – The Journey’s “Checklist for New Hires”
Last week I was able to help hundreds of churches with their staffing through my Top 3 Staffing Mistakes Webinars – thanks for the great feedback! One thing that struck a cord with people on the webinar is the ‘hiring checklist’ we use at The Journey. So I thought… why not give you this powerful document. TODAY I’d like to … Read More
The Time will never be right – A Saturday Quote
Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. – Napoleon Hill
Staffing Week – Get the Most Out of Your Staff – Help Them to Help You!
If God has entrusted you with a team of people to help your church reaches its full redemptive potential, then you probably struggle with trying to get the most benefit from them. Well, assembling and getting the most out of your staff is one of the toughest things that a pastor deals with in leading a growing church. On top … Read More
Staffing Week – The Power of Facebook in The Hiring Process
When you have a few candidates in mind for a position, in addition to the personality tests and strengths assessments I suggest 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 are moving in the right … Read More
Staffing Week – What Do I Do When Someone Resigns for “Good” Reasons?
Since we are looking at Staffing this week, I want to deal with one of the most asked questions about how to transition when someone resigns for “good” reasons. (like focusing on their family) Staff changes can be one of the more challenging aspects of leading a growing church. Here’s what I would recommend when dealing with a “good” resignation: … Read More