How to Handle Bad Ideas

How to Handle Bad Ideas

How to Handle Bad Ideas Just like water flows downhill, leaders can count on people bringing ideas to them. Some ideas might bring health and growth. Unfortunately, most of the ideas people give you fall into one or more categories: would...
One Impulse Every Leader Must Avoid

One Impulse Every Leader Must Avoid

One Impulse Every Leader Must Avoid Time and time again leaders feel (almost) overwhelmingly compelled to do this. It is a mistake. There may be somewhere in the universe where this impulse has worked. But in my 35 years of ministry with hundreds of churches and...
Your Most Important Step in Conflict

Your Most Important Step in Conflict

Your Most Important Step in Conflict Today’s insight comes from vast experience in dealing with conflict.  I heard a version of this from a great, godly leader. He dealt with conflict between people, entire organizations and even statewide brouhahas. Even better,...
One Way to Keep Your Ministry Small

One Way to Keep Your Ministry Small

One Way to Keep Your Ministry Small Do you want to keep your ministry small? I don’t think you do. Unfortunately, many leaders want to grow their ministries, but their mindsets prevent kingdom growth. Your belief, like the one in today’s video will make certain your...