The more I have written about church leadership the more critics would email to say I shouldn’t. I shouldn’t tie leadership and the church together so closely. People have said I focus too much on church leadership and not enough on Jesus.
Some of the things I’ve learned are things I wouldn’t do again if were were planting another church. If you are planting now – or in the future – I hope these church planting don’ts are helpful.
I’ve seen leaders – whether pastors, politicians or in business – try to take people places, even worthy places, and believe people would follow because they are popular as a leader. What they really needed was leadership trust.
When you are in a time of waiting on God – Do what you know to do today. Take initiative towards change you know you should or hope to make.
I suspect if you’re a leader, you understand leadership overload. I think He does that to many people! It keeps us humble. And, dependent — on Him!
If you’re reading this, you are still wondering if you might be a controlling leader. Or if you work for one. Here are seven warning signs that you may be a controlling leader.
There’s nothing wrong with being a small church. I’m not at all opposed to small churches, but I do have a problem with some small church mentalities.
If we aren’t careful, the joy of Christmas is covered over with the emotions of loss, and rather than appreciating what we have or looking forward to what’s to come, we find ourselves in Christmas misery.
Where can we find new church planters? Three places to look to find new leaders, empower them with authority, and spread the load of responsibility.
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When explosive growth is occurring it is felt by every staff member—very often a very stretched staff member.
