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leadership techniques and the details of implementing systems, processes, and methods that enable the church to succeed.

Nicole Massie Martin on Suffering and Surrender

Nicole Massie Martin on Suffering and Surrender

To say that Christian leadership is in crisis is not an overstatement. ...more

Blog ,Best Of &Book Quotes

April 19, 20250 min read

Best of the Blogosphere Week of April 13th

Best of the Blogosphere Week of April 13th

This week's best posts from around the blogosphere. ...more

Blog ,Best Of Blogosphere &Leadership

April 18, 20250 min read

Performance-Based Compensation for Pastors

Performance-Based Compensation for Pastors

So, a senior pastor successfully grows their congregation by 20% this year and is rewarded with a bonus based on some predetermined set of parameters related to growth. Good for the pastor … good for ... ...more

Blog ,Human Resources

April 17, 20253 min read

How Much is Enough When It Comes to Cash Reserves?

How Much is Enough When It Comes to Cash Reserves?

Determining the Amount of Reserve Cash to Keep on Hand in the Church ...more

Blog ,Finance &Leadership

April 15, 20252 min read

Paul Friend on the Strength in Humility

Paul Friend on the Strength in Humility

When you think you're humble, you've lost it. ...more

Blog ,Best Of &Book Quotes

April 12, 20250 min read

Best of the Blogosphere Week of April 6th

Best of the Blogosphere Week of April 6th

This week's best posts from around the blogosphere. ...more

Blog ,Best Of Blogosphere &Leadership

April 11, 20250 min read

The Responsibilities of Leadership

The Responsibilities of Leadership

Our staff will "work around" our actions or our inaction as leaders. ...more

Blog ,Leadership

April 10, 20252 min read

"Quadrant 1" Time

"Quadrant 1" Time

The idea is that as leaders, we should prioritize our time such that we spend more and more of it (in fact, most of it) in Quadrant 2. We should be working on stuff that's important but not urgent. ...more

Blog ,Book Reviews &Leadership

April 08, 20252 min read

Dr. Scott Hamilton on Resilience and Rest

Dr. Scott Hamilton on Resilience and Rest

Disruptive leaders need rest, solitude, and reflection ...more

Blog ,Best Of &Book Quotes

April 05, 20250 min read

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