Changing the Habit Loop
What is the habit loop? A habit consists of three parts; a cue, a routine action, and a reward. According to Charles Duhigg in The Power of Habit, the cue is a trigger that tells [...]
“Wild” for Vacation Bible School
Can you imagine an event at your church: where seven months of ministry growth is gained in one week? where the Gospel is shared daily? where more than half of attendees have never been to [...]
5 Tips for Handling Conflict with Your Pastor
Have you ever been in a place of conflict in your ministry? Have you been in conflict with a pastor, staff member, or a church member? If you answered yes to either one of those [...]
Take Time to Overcommunicate Change
The pastor came to me with concern. People were leaving his church – long term, stalwart members were leaving. I give him credit, at least he was concerned about this exodus. I speak with too [...]
Unlearning for Greater Leading
It would be hard for anyone to contradict that the culture around us is changing. In fact, God created us all as beings of constant change. Every living thing that God created, He built for [...]
Announcing: Career Plant
What are you going to do after college? Where will you live and work? What are you going to do for the rest of your life? Life after college can seem scary and full [...]