Tag: church
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Why Your Policies are Killing Your Leadership
I’ve written before that policies are anti-leadership statements. Most people think that due to my role as an Executive Pastor at a large church I would be the guy who embraces and loves policies. Not so much. I’m actually policy adverse. And I’m policy adverse because policies naturally undermine leadership growth. 1. Policies Abdicate Responsibility…
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Join me at Transform 2016
Dates: January 11-14, 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FloridaGet all your registration info here I want to invite you to join me at Transform 2016. Transform is not the typical church conference. And here’s why. Instead of mere inspirational talks and leadership theory, you will interact all week with ministry peers discussing leadership practice and implementation. Student…
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Changing the Customer Service Mindset at Your Church
I was having a conversation the other day with some friends of mine who work for Apple. We were discussing the unique layout and customer experience that’s provided at their stores. Disclaimer: regardless of whether you prefer Mac or PC, if you’ve ever been in an Apple Store you know what it’s like to receive…
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Multisite Tools of the Trade
I work with two mobile teams. The church I serve at, Sun Valley Community Church, is a multisite church with staff that are distanced by up to 45 minutes. The consulting firm I’m a part of, The Unstuck Group, has consultants literally all over the country. Both of these organizations have high performing teams and…
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Leadership is a Team Sport
I find myself turning into one of those dads who brag on their kids. All four of them have strengths and things they’re brilliant at. But Lincoln, my 7-year old, is the athlete of the bunch. He’s fast, athletic, and is a winner (he gets it from his mom). He’s usually the smallest kid on…