As a leader there are many aspects of your role that consume your thinking. However, there is one piece that is the most important and often the most neglected element …
5 Ways to Lead When People Don’t Trust Leaders
One of the many outcomes of the #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements has been the rise of people who no longer trust leaders. Of course, this is nothing new. These attitudes …
The Biggest Blindspot for Leaders
As leaders, we all have blind spots. When we fail to look at them and act appropriately, we can cause an inconvenience for people or at worst do a lot …
What Happens When the Church Gets Involved in Business
A Picture of Faith Alive in the Workplace A while ago I had the opportunity to attend a job creation conference in Memphis. I’d been doing some church planting work …
Generational Transitions
Generational transitions in leadership are rarely easy but always necessary. So, how can you transition your men’s ministry leadership team from one generation to the next without hurting people? The …
Becoming a Leader of Men — Part 5: Brutal Honesty and Transparency
When a leader is willing to be fully transparent that he has struggles – you are you are helping men to realize that you’re no different than they are and …
Becoming a Leader of Men — Part 4: Personally Invest in Other Men
Your ability to be effective in ministry to a larger group of men will directly relate to how personally invested you are in a smaller group of men. When you …
Called to Lead At Any Age
Good Things Can Happen When Young and Old Collide We sat in the greasy spoon diner, surrounded by an overflow crowd of hungry breakfast lovers. The smell of freshly brewed …
Becoming a Leader of Men — Part 3: Focus
As a leader it’s critical that you are laser focused on the mission of making disciples. The reality is that if you are not focused on this mission as a …
Becoming a Leader of Men — Part 2: The Importance of Dying
In order to be an effective leader you must learn the importance of dying to self. A leader of men will need to be a leader who is willing to …