J.D. Greear posts about leading by influence, not by command. In it he makes helpful distinctions about the problems of non-delegation, or one person leading with a team of helpers, or micromanagers. Moving to what he terms catalytic leadership, he provides this definition: This person gives away opportunity, but still retains responsibility. This can be …
“Many people want to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.” – anonymous This may be the best quote I’ve ever read. From Baptism And The Big Picture.
David Powlison points out this is a plan, not a formula. We don’t know exactly what’s going to happen, and situations vary, but these steps represent a game plan to process and step through when we start to worry and obsess. It is part four of a four part series. The other parts can be …
The only change most dead and dying churches want is to see different results from the things they’ve always done. They (collectively) look blankly at you when you suggest their present situation is the certain destination of all the previous steps they’ve been taking. Ron Edmondson offers seven components which are vital for churches that …
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