Church Planting
Ready or Not, Here it Comes!!! – Part 3 (Repost)
Today we finish an article on How to Slay the Monster of Sunday. I would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to leave a comment, Thanks, Matt Keller Taming the Monster of Sunday (Help for Pastors under Pressure) 7. Use a Wall of Sundays to organize your thoughts. The way to see the long-range…
Read MoreReady or Not, Here it Comes!!! – Slaying the Monster of Sunday (Repost)
This week I am reposting an article I wrote for pastors & leaders who feel like they can’t get ahead on their Sunday Message content. There’s hope for you… I hope this helps, Matt Keller Taming the Monster of Sunday (Help for Pastors under Pressure) One of the most taxing things about being a lead…
Read MoreRaising Up Communicators – Part 3 (Repost)
This week we’re talking about a common problem that many pastors have, which is not having the confidence in other members of your staff to carry the day with the message when you’re gone or need a break. This is the final installment of an article I wrote last year. Hope it helps, Matt Keller…
Read MoreRaising Up Communicators – Part 2 (Repost)
Continued from Monday… Raising Up Communicators – Part 2 (Repost) 4. Work with them before, during & after. When they’re scheduled to speak, we worked up the big idea and spark for the message together. Then they flesh out the raw outline. They bring it back to me and we talk through. This allows me…
Read MoreRaising Up Communicators Article (Repost)
This week I am reposting as 3 posts, an article I wrote last August that was picked up by several ministry & church planting websites. The article is focused on How to Raise Up Communicators in your church on your staff. The question I get asked often is: “How do I raise up others on…
Read MoreThe Posture that positions us for greatness… (a 90 second study to challenge your leadership)
Yesterday we began a 2 week discussion on the idea of Teachability. I believe that teachability is the key to everything good in our lives and leadership. Teachability Thought #2: Teachability is the Preferred Way to Learn. The other way to learn is what my dad used to call, “The School of Hard Knocks.” Unfortunately,…
Read MoreMy Most Current Thoughts on Tokbox Dissolving, Video Coaching, & How We Change the World Together…
I found out late yesterday that Tokbox.com is shutting down as of April 5th, 2011. As many of you know, we have developed an entire Video Coaching Ministry built on the back of Tokbox. And as you can imagine, I have been hearing from a ton of you in the last several hours offering your…
Read MoreThe key to everything good in your life and leadership is…
If there is one word that describes what I’m looking for in the leaders around me, hands down, it’s the word, Teachability. I swear, I’m going to write a book on Teachability at some point in my leadership career, because I am completely convinced that Teachability is the key to just about everything else that…
Read MoreAs many of you know, part of my calling is to Coach other pastors & leaders across the country. Today I want to introduce you to…
Today, I am reposting an article written by one of the pastors I coach in Newark, Delaware, Mark Johnston. Mark is one of the brightest, passionate and articulate communicators I’ve heard in along time. Our coaching relationship began 2 years ago and in that time, I’ve seen Mark grow & expand as a leader. The…
Read MorePlaying with Pet Rattlesnakes… Dealing with the Media in Ministry
Over the past few years, we have had to deal with the media from time to time in our church. By and large, it’s been a positive experience but there have also been a few times when we’ve been misrepresented or haven’t been portrayed in the best light. Gaining media attention can bring increased…
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