3 Warning Signs of “Watch Me Swim” Leadership

Originally posted August 3, 2012 One of the tensions effective leaders must constantly manage is to recognize the difference between confidence and arrogance. Effective leaders carry with them a quiet strength that comes from knowing that God has equipped them to mobilize people and resources to accomplish Kingdom goals. These leaders also know, however, that it’s a short…

5 Reasons You Need to Stop Feeding Your Church’s Dragons

How much time, energy and money do you spend feeding the dragons in your church? I’m not talking about apocalyptic imagery from Revelation. I’m talking about one of the biggest reasons your church may be struggling to gain traction. I define a dragon as “An institutionalized drain on resources”. Yes, believe it or not, there…

How Leaders Invest Their Time to Create Momentum

Originally posted July 13, 2012 How important is the connection between where you invest your time, and the velocity of your church’s forward momentum? It’s everything. Image via iStockPhoto.com Whether you’re leading a small group, a ministry department, or the entire church, where you choose to invest your time will have a direct bearing on…