Raising Up a Team of Communicators in your Church (Summer Repost Series)

Last week in our “Summer Repost Series” I tackled the first of the two most Frequently Asked Questions I get whenever I work with pastors and church leaders. “How do you stay ahead of Message Preparation?” This week, I tackling the 2nd most frequently asked question: “How do I raise up other communicators in our…

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Taming the Monster of Sunday (Summer Repost Series)

This week in our “Summer Repost Series” I am posting an article that is the answer to 1 of the Top 2 Questions I get whenever I am in front of pastors. Next week we’ll hit #2. Enjoy…   Taming the Monster of Sunday (Help for Pastors under Pressure)   One of the most taxing…

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Think in 6 Month Terms

Change takes 6 months most of the time to truly get it implemented properly. Additionally, there is a 6 month tail on any cultural change you make. Stay the course. Don’tt give up in the dip. It will pay off.

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3 Simple Things (series) If you are a Preacher

3 Simple Things… If you’re a preacher: 1. Shorten it up. No one cares as much as you think we do. 2. Practice. You expect your worship team to. Trust me your preaching will improve. 3. Use your normal talking voice, we know you have one because you use it everywhere but up there. Never…

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Post-Easter Encouragement

Alright, pastors and leaders, For alot of us yesterday was like the Super Bowl of Church, Easter Sunday! So you’re probably feeling like I am right about now. Tired & Exhilarated. Exhausted & Pumped. Amp’d Up & Let Down. And the list could go on and on. So, what do we do on a Monday…

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"A Letter to My Former Boss" (7 Things every Employer Needs to Hear)

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with one of the brightest, most gifted, and talented young leaders I’ve met in a long while. This leader quit her job as a highly-successful, award-winning, well-paid professional to come to work at our church! She now works longer hours, gets less pay, and has…

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