Some cabs are going in the same direction as you The sign of a good leader is when some people are following you and some are chasing you. Know the difference and know the motivation behind how each person is acting – motives reveal all. Just … [Continue reading]
How to Use a Cab – for the Ride of Your Life (part 1 of 3)
Posted on July 21, 2015 Written by
If I had to give a graduation speech – which I’ve never done – what would I say? Something like this: Know where you are and be conscious of why you want to leave You need to know why you want to leave before you decide you should leave. You … [Continue reading]
The Executive Pastor’s Ministry
Posted on July 14, 2015 Written by
Does an executive pastor do any ministry or that position completely subsumed in financial, personnel, and facilities management? Good question and here’s my answer: "Back office" work is ministry, but at a creative and different level. It is not … [Continue reading]
“Not My Job” Syndrome
Posted on June 30, 2015 Written by
I’ve heard that saying too many times. I’ve heard it from both church staff and from church members. That saying bothers me. It is an excuse to not do something that should be done but for whatever reason the person feels it is not their … [Continue reading]
Board of Directors versus Customers
Posted on June 23, 2015 Written by
The board of directors of an organization is charged with supervising the leader and helping set the strategic vision and goals for that organization. Board members are usually selected for their vision and wisdom. Boards are strategic-thinking with … [Continue reading]
How do you define loyalty?
Posted on June 17, 2015 Written by
“A strong feeling of support or allegiance” is the dictionary definition. Many people feel that loyalty is when a person adheres unquestioningly to something or someone. In church work I’ve seen this exemplified when staff and members look to … [Continue reading]
Personnel are not Benevolence
Posted on June 16, 2015 Written by
Personnel are not Benevolence Church staff members have the most important job in the world – teaching and leading church members to tell others the Good News of God’s love. Since church staff have the most important job in the world, there should … [Continue reading]
Terrorism Insurance
Posted on June 9, 2015 Written by
In December 2014, Congress renewed the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA). TRIA was created shortly after 9/11/2001 as a way of funding the insurance industry in the event of a future act of terrorism. It has been renewed a couple of times and was … [Continue reading]