In No Perfect People Allowed (Chapter 3), John Burke emphasizes the need for churches to create a culture of dialogue—where people feel free to ask questions, wrestle… Read more “Creating a Culture of Dialogue: Creating a Church Where Questions Are Welcome”
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The Art of Asking Questions: How to Build an Exciting and Effective One-on-One Discipleship Meeting for Church Leaders
Discipleship is more than just passing on knowledge; it is about guiding transformation, fostering spiritual growth, and developing strong, mature believers who, in turn, disciple others. This… Read more “The Art of Asking Questions: How to Build an Exciting and Effective One-on-One Discipleship Meeting for Church Leaders”
Successful Leadership Succession in Churches: A Biblical and Practical Guide
I. Defining a Successful Leadership Succession A successful leadership succession in a large church is not merely a transfer of position but a continuation of God’s mission… Read more “Successful Leadership Succession in Churches: A Biblical and Practical Guide”
The Role of a Church Manager: Keys to Effective Operations
Ensuring Effective Church Operations & Ministry Support A church manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the church’s administrative, financial, and ministry functions.… Read more “The Role of a Church Manager: Keys to Effective Operations”
Transforming Church Leadership: Lessons from IBM’s Gerstner
Applying Who Says Elephants Can’t Dance? to Church Leadership and Christian Organizations Louis Gerstner’s leadership in transforming IBM offers valuable insights that church leaders can apply to… Read more “Transforming Church Leadership: Lessons from IBM’s Gerstner”
The Church and Culture—Reject, Redeem, or Reform?
Text: Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good… Read more “The Church and Culture—Reject, Redeem, or Reform?”
Love-Hate Relationship with Culture: Living as Kingdom People
Key Texts: Introduction: The Tension of Being in the World but Not of It As followers of Christ, we live in a constant tension between two realities:… Read more “Love-Hate Relationship with Culture: Living as Kingdom People”
Church Politics: Lessons from Saul and David
Introduction The church is called to be a place of worship, spiritual growth, and mission. However, when church politics takes root, it shifts the focus from serving… Read more “Church Politics: Lessons from Saul and David”
7 Essential Aspects of Biblical Self-Leadership
“Before you lead others, lead yourself.” Effective leadership begins not with managing others, but with mastering ourselves. Self-leadership is the foundation upon which sustainable influence is built. It is… Read more “7 Essential Aspects of Biblical Self-Leadership”
Seven Marks of an Emotionally Healthy Church Culture
An emotionally healthy church culture values authenticity, emotional maturity, and grace-filled growth. It fosters safe relationships, secure leadership, and a balanced rhythm of work and rest, avoiding… Read more “Seven Marks of an Emotionally Healthy Church Culture”