Mike BonemPastors love to use illustrations from movies. But what about leadership lessons from movie theaters? If you owned a chain of movie theaters, how would…
I like the leadership axiom, “Take the right next step.” The simple phrase encourages action over inaction. It emphasizes intentional movement rather than paralysis by…
Does your role require creativity? If you’re a leader, then I will answer for you with a firm “Yes!” If you think of creativity as…
If ministry in this new season calls for a different kind of leadership, what are the skills that leaders need to master? You might think…
Too many pastors and ministry leaders are still operating out of the categories from an old paradigm.
Imagine that you’re flying across the country for a big family reunion. You’re thrilled that you’ll be able to see your parents, siblings, nieces, and…
Frustrated by the self-serving decisions of the people you lead?
For the last 16 months, churches have had little appetite for visioning or strategic planning. This makes perfect sense. In the middle of a pandemic,…
Is your leadership being evaluated on the wrong criteria?
Dear board member / elder / deacon, I want to share a secret with you. It’s not the kind of secret that is confidential.…