Congregations need to cultivate practices for discerning together.
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Good questions help us see better
Leaders only learn when they have time to reflect on their experience.
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Are you busy?
Getting things done is different than getting the right things done.
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Seize the opportunities in your problems
In the quest to understand what’s next for our congregations, we might be inclined to take a Moses approach. Moses ascended Mount Sinai, where he received a revelation from the Lord. The Lord spoke directly to Moses and sent him…
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What’s the real problem?
Before solving your problem, examine it.
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Congregations need partners
Congregations cannot afford to think of themselves as stand-alone institutions.
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Why change efforts may not work
Understanding the issues that complicate change can help us avoid common mistakes and have a better chance of seeing ministry flourish.
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Are questions the answer?
We may not find the right answer until we ask enough of the right kind of questions.
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Mentoring as stewardship
Maybe it’s time to measure leadership success by the number of people we prepared to replace us rather than the number of years we served.
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A case for ministry experiments
This year, what might happen if you set at least one ministry or leadership goal without being overly anxious about achieving success?
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