A common cause of stress among church staff members is the role of staff spouses. Some churches hire a staff member with the unspoken expectation that they’re hiring two people (husband and wife) – the key word being “unspoken.” I’ll share how we handle staff spouse expectations at The Journey in a moment, and whether you agree with our approach … Read More
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 5
Today’s a special (and quick) Tuesday edition of my “non-book” reading list. You can catch up on Posts 1, 2, 3, and 4 – and here is today’s “non-book” reading selection: FORBES MAGAZINE Of the big business magazines, Forbes is my favorite. I don’t read every issue… in fact, full confession: I’m not even sure if its a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly magazine. But the … Read More
Do A Little More – A Saturday Quote
“Do a little more than you’re paid to. Give a little more than you have to. Try a little harder than you want to. Aim a little higher than you think possible, and give a lot of thanks to God for health, family, and friends.” — Art Linkletter
Within a Yard of Hell – A Saturday Quote
“Some wish to live within the sound of a chapel bell; I wish to run a rescue mission within a yard of hell.” — C.T. Studd
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 4
Time for the next installment of my “non-book” reading list. You can read Post 1, Post 2, and Post 3 – and here is today’s “non-book” reading selection: ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Wait, don’t trash me in the comments section just yet! This magazine is glossy and the covers are occasionally racy (hence, no photo this week) but we are a pop culture driven society. This magazine arrives … Read More
Communication – How to Help Your Staff Help You Make Decisions
Communication is an area where every church I know has room for improvement. This is especially true when it comes to leading your staff. Here’s a reminder for you: The people on your staff don’t know what you need unless you tell them what you need. Case in point – I recently noticed a small trend on our staff and … Read More
The Cause of Stress – A Saturday Quote
“Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they’ve started.” — David Allen – Management Consultant, Trainer, and Author
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 3
Hope you’re enjoying this new series of posts about what I read besides books. You can read Post 1 and Post 2 – and here is today’s “non-book” reading selection: WALL STREET JOURNAL SATURDAY EDITION The weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal is a recent addition to my reading palette but I’m loving it! The daily edition of the Journal has never … Read More
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 2
Last Thursday I kicked off a new series of posts in response to people asking what I read (besides books) from week to week. You can read the first post here, and today’s “non-book” reading selection is: The USA TODAY I love this newspaper! As I suggest in my “How to Read More” Webinar, I don’t give a lot of time … Read More
Reminder: Don’t Forget to Send Easter Gifts
With all the excitement of Holy Week and Easter Sunday approaching, it’s easy to overlook a powerful opportunity to express gratefulness. Each year, The Journey sends Easter gifts to various people who aren’t “officially” a part of the church, but are important to what we do. Meeting in rented facilities, this often means sending/delivering a gift to the custodians at … Read More