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Guiding People to Navigate Change Well

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Change can be difficult for many people. Not everyone will like or agree with changes we want to make. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to guide people into navigating change in ways that line up with God’s purposes, design, and mission for the Church in Christ-like ways through His power. When we do, we won’t be forcing people to line up with us (1 Pet. 5:3) but rather pointing them to the One to whom they truly are accountable. . . . Continue reading Guiding People to Navigate Change Well→

The Impact of a Leaders’ Attitude Toward Money

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We’ve already considered how a leader’s example in the act of giving can spur others on to generosity. Our example will have even more impact when it stems from the right attitude. God instructs elders to shepherd the flock through their example which includes not “pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve” (1 Pet. 5:2-3). This speaks to actions but also motivation and attitude toward money. . . . Continue reading The Impact of a Leaders’ Attitude Toward Money→

Overcoming Power for Church Boards and Committees

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Serving on a church board can sometimes be discouraging as we must make difficult decisions and deal with disheartening issues. Being on any kind of ministry team or church committee can get frustrating at times as we won’t always agree. Sometimes people are on the team rub us the wrong way. We may question if it’s worth the time and effort. . . . Continue reading Overcoming Power for Church Boards and Committees→

Need for Grace in the Assessment Process

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For assessments to be a worthwhile undertaking, we need a Christ-like approach to the entire assessment process from gathering data to dealing with and communicating the results. As in any endeavor, process matters as well as the end results. Just as Christ came full of both grace and truth (Jn. 1:14, 17), so we need to approach getting data, using, and communicating the truth about our situation with grace . . . Continue reading Need for Grace in the Assessment Process→

How the Resurrection Affects Strategic Planning

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What does the resurrection of Jesus have to do with strategic planning? A lot! The kind of God who can raise the dead is One we can trust to direct our plans. — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Prov. 3:5-6) . . . Continue reading How the Resurrection Affects Strategic Planning→

Aligning Organizational Efforts with Scripture

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Too often people feel like organizational efforts in the Church stifle true ministry. While that can unfortunately be the case in some churches, it’s not what God intends. A living organism like our human body can’t function well without a level of organization. So, the Church, the Body of Christ, needs organization. Ensure organizational efforts enhance rather than entangle ministry by aligning them with Scripture. . . . Continue reading Aligning Organizational Efforts with Scripture→

Doing Everything in His Name Makes Us Better Listeners

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As Christ followers we should want to do everything in His name (Col. 3:17). Then we will approach all we do in a more God-honoring way. We’ll improve as leaders for it will no longer be about our skills but His power. We will follow His example and hence have a more Christ-like perspective and means of serving. We will even become better listeners, an important leadership skill. . . . Continue reading Doing Everything in His Name Makes Us Better Listeners→