Following are some more great articles I recently read and recommend to help your church succeed in fulfilling it’s mission. Enjoy.
Is Your Ego Getting In The Way Of Building Trust by Randy Conley
Don’t kid yourself – you’ve got an ego and sometimes it gets out of control. You may not act like a pompous jerk in public, but if you’re human (and if you’re reading this then there’s a good chance you are), you’ve undoubtedly had those self-righteous, egotistical thoughts run through your mind from time to time whenever you’ve felt the need to impress someone or in response to a perceived slight. If you’re not careful to keep your ego in check, it’s likely that it’s causing you to erode trust in your relationships. Read More.
10 Ways To Be A More Strategic Church by Will Mancini
#1 Schedule a special gathering for all leaders to inspire them with one goal for the next year. #2 Meet with a pastor whose church is 40% larger than yours and interview them. Read More.
5 Steps When The Changes Are Over Whelming by Ron Edmondson
I’ll be honest. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately. In my new position, there are more opportunities than time. I’m excited about the potential, but my calendar won’t hold anymore and my mind is exploding. One day recently, I was driving on the road which leads back to Clarksville. I considered my schedule, the enormity of the challenge ahead, the dozens of emails awaiting a response and the people I was still having to say “no” to when they ask for my time, many who don’t understand why the pastor can’t see them right away, and I turned to Cheryl and said, “Right now I wish I could just keep driving and that this had been a nice little dream”. That wasn’t reality speaking or how I really feel. It was emotions talking. I knew that I was simply feeling overwhelmed. Read More.
Get Rid Of Drainy People by Maurilio Amorim
Every minute you spend with someone who is a negative influence in your life is a minute you could spend with someone else who could be helping you grow. While such thinking might sound self-serving, and it can be if all you care is yourself, it can help you make a smart choice about investing your precious time. Read More.