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For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. (1...

Leaders of the future will be free from the need to be seen as bulletproof, independent and all-knowing. A “soft-skills” leadership...

How Are You Exercising These in Your Church? In the book Elemental Leaders, we identify 4 critical elements every effective leader must...

Over the years I’ve found myself ruminating on why pastors are often reluctant to engage with outside organizational assessors and...

What Do You Think of When You See the Word “INTEGRITY”? Typically, we default to thinking about it at a personal individual level. But...

How About a New Way to Measure Healthy Effectiveness? All healthy churches are characterized by four key traits: Integrity, Passion,...

How Effective Are Your Processes For Accomplishing Your Church's Mission? I have to smile when people tell me that they are spiritual,...

...And Why Do You Do What You Do? After being in some outreach-oriented ministry from the time Jesus captured my heart way back in the...