Archive for 'leadership'
Less Clutter, Less Noise. Kem Meyer Q&A
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by frank.
Kem Meyer is on a whirlwind, one day, blog tour today answering tons of questions about communications in the church. For the full list of locations click here. So without further delay, here was my question for the oh so wise guru of communication: Our church seems motivated most to attend events and activities when [...]
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Staying Positive Through Change
Posted on 17. May, 2009 by frank.
As a leader I find change is one of the most challenging things for people to cope with. During some of my challenging change moments I have had people ask me how I remain so positive despite the rapid change around me. Here is my short list of things I try to do to stay [...]
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Multi-site Needs To Multiply Leaders
Posted on 11. May, 2009 by frank.
In the video below, Ed Stetzer shares his opinions about multi-site churches and some of his concerns about how they choose to operate. The thing that stuck with me is the multi-site method needs to make sure it reproduces great teachers and leaders at the same time it produces churches. Many multi-site churches utilize video [...]
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Strategy and Practice in Small Group Life
Posted on 19. Apr, 2009 by frank.
That is the subtitle for Dave Treat’s new website, Thinking Small. At one time Dave was leader for small group ministry at Granger Community Church, before joining the church staff at Willow Creek. Later he moved to the Willow Creek Association and joined the team there in the creation and organization of the Group Life [...]
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Rick Warren Speaks About Assassination
Posted on 15. Dec, 2008 by frank.
Todd Rhoades asked an interesting question on his blog this week: Does Rick help or hurt the cause when asked about questions like this? Should he do more or less interviews like this? Here is the interview… So, how would you answer Todd’s question?
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Insights From Bob Russell
Posted on 04. Dec, 2008 by frank.
Bob Russell actually grew up in PA and started leading Southeast Christian Church (in Kentucky) when it was a small congregation of 120. When he retired in June of 2006 the church had grown to 18,000 strong. He was their Senior pastor THE WHOLE TIME. He didn’t move on when things were tough. He didn’t [...]
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Momentum In Ministry
Posted on 24. Nov, 2008 by frank.
Catalyst is touring doing one day leadership seminars around the country and a pastor I have respect for (Dave Ferguson) recently attended. I had to re-post Dave’s notes from a talk that Andy Stanley did on gaining and sustaining momentum: When we ask churches that are experiencing momentum, “Why?” they will often respond, “God is [...]
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Top Ten Leadership Mistakes
Posted on 24. Oct, 2008 by frank.
Kem Meyer recently posted this list that made me think a bit. Here are the top ten mistakes leaders make: 1. The Top Down Attitude: The number one hang-up 2. Putting Paperwork Before Peoplework: Confessions of a type A personality 3. The Absence of Affirmation: What could be better than a pay raise? 4. No [...]
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Best Wishes to Gene Appel
Posted on 20. Aug, 2008 by frank.
I have a great amount of respect for Gene Appel. After his short visit here a couple of months ago, I look forward to seeing how God uses his leadership gifts in the future. Recently Gene accepted a position at Eastside Christian Church in Fullerton, California. At a dinner meeting with him, here at CCV, [...]
