Two types of people that should be handled with care are those who are full of praise for you/your church when they’ve only just arrived, and those who all too readily tell you everything that’s wrong with the last place(s) they were at. Be doubly careful with people who do both. (This is true in …
Continuing reflections to prepare for the new year ahead. Questioning is not the same as negativity. Questions are necessary for leaders to learn and grow. From Mark Altrogge at The Blazing Center, It’s Not Wrong To Question Your Leaders. The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived …
Thoughts this time of year wander into next year. Here are ten very practical tips from Thom Rainer about how to be a healthier and more effective leader. 1. Avoid spiritual slippage. Many effective leaders are incredibly focused on their work, so much so that they neglect their spiritual disciplines. Leaders under pressure must depend …
Thom Rainer takes a stab at identifying eight characteristics which can be observed among effective church leaders. These ring true, and all of these qualities can be consciously grown over time. I am a bit reluctant to articulate the characteristics of effective church leaders for fear that some may take the information and reduce it …
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