These seven points from Thom Rainer about why churches can be too busy are worth considering (or reconsidering) as one year is about to lead into another. Many church leaders fail to ask the “why” questions when starting a new ministry. Why are we starting this ministry? Why should we continue it long-term? Why are …
These two keys to a unified multi-generational church by Sam Rainer are helpful. From the post: Key 1: The older generation must sacrifice for the younger generation. When the preferences of the older generation become more important than the souls of their children or grandchildren, the church dies. Church legacy passes from one generation to …
Darryl Dash gathers together some thoughts on leadership in God’s kingdom and how it runs against conventional wisdom, portraying true leaders as servants who die. It includes a few thought-provoking quotes. An excerpt: Leadership involves disappointing people. It involves pain. It is a form of dying. If you are a leader, you know what it’s …
These are helpful: 1. Personal preference drives decision-making 2. Emotion trumps mission 3. Sacrifice is non-existent 4. Any growth is mostly transfer growth 5. Innovation is dead or on life-support Carey Nieuwhof expands on these points here.
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