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New Year, New Opportunities
Every time a new year rolls around, leaders get a bit of a “clean slate.” This is a great time to seize the opportunities that the new year affords us. Here are just a few ways you can do just that.
Keeping Toxic Out Of Your Home
How you handle church conflict in your home will determine whether those troubles end up being virtuous or villainous.
Creating Healthy Team Dynamics
As Lead Pastor you are the Mover, Motivator and Monitor of the Vision. You are not the owner. If you think you own it, and act accordingly, the Vision will not develop beyond your own capacities, nor will it outlast your tenure. The strongest Vision is one that is owned by all the investors.
7 Things I Learned From Vitalization
Vitalization is way more than getting a definition of success right. It’s a learning process. It’s doing what Jesus calls his leader/followers to become—faithful and fruitful.
4 Calls From General Conference 2018
This past May, over a thousand delegates from the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada gathered in Victoria, BC to celebrate 100 years of ministry in Canada. During the event, there were four distinct calls that went out to those that were gathered there…
The Importance Of Team Values
In the church, it’s easy for us to focus on the purpose (mission) and the goal (vision), but sometimes, we fail to look at the common values…
The Buddy System
In kindergarten, I was introduced to something called “The Buddy System” that has revolutionized my ministry. The concept is this “never go anywhere without your buddy.”
Lead With Vision
It’s very important that we lead with vision because it is what connects people to something greater than ourselves…
Vitalization Workbook
The old Home Depot logo said, “You can do it, we can help”. As a district, that is the posture we want to take. We are in your corner. We are here to serve.
It All Rests On This One Thing
The main mission of the church is the mission of Jesus Christ; “To Seek and Save the Lost” (Luke 19:10)…
Re-Thinking Mission
The Church of Jesus Christ is the incarnate body of Christ today carrying out the same mission Jesus Christ carried out over 2,000 years ago…
3 Keys Of Management
Managing congregations properly, regardless of their size, is key to achieving the mission God calls all congregations to pursue…
Why Training Your Ushers Matters
I had an enlightening experience while visiting another church the other week. My family and I had arrived late (I’ll place my rant about accurate service times on church signage somewhere else) and tried to sneak in the back to find a seat…
3 Valiant Motives To Volunteer
The truth is that anyone who volunteers will have many motivations to do so. Some motives will be wholesome – some will be harmful. Today we will look at 3 powerful motives that turn mice into mountain lions.