I just can’t believe it is already the middle of June. Busy, busy, busy!!! Every season has certain rhythms with summer being the time …
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Before You Lead Your Church Through Change
If your church has plateaued in its growth for a while or shows signs of being unhealthy, things may need to change, and the Pastor is the point person to produce positive change in any church's culture. Having said that, leading a church through change is difficult, and sometimes can be detrimental if you don't …
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Healing For the Wounded Leader
Too many churches are led by wounded pastors and leaders who can't really love people or be vulnerable or focus on the future because of past rejection and hurt. But there is healing for wounded leaders!
There are a lot of things that wound us in life. Maybe you were wounded because somebody lied to you. Maybe a …
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7 Keys to Maximizing Your Summer
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Even With a Team, the Leader Still Makes the Decisions
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The concept of “Team Leadership” is popular right now, and many business and nonprofit leaders are moving toward that model. I think …
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Looking for a Few Small Group Leaders?
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"The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." Matthew 9:37 (NIV)
"I didn't think I could do it.
But I found out I could.
It's not …
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Free eBook – 649 Leadership Quotes: Timeless Truths From Conferences in 2013
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As a member of The Rocket Company, I have the privilege of attending some of the greatest Christian conferences possible. During the …
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Putting the “Go” In the Gospel
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When Jesus told his disciples to “Go and make disciples of all nations” he was giving his group of young disciples a directive. He was …
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Three Benefits of a Few Days Away From Your Ministry
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Pastors, there are many benefits of taking a few days away from your ministry. In my younger years, I wondered if I could afford to be away. …
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5 Steps to Celebrate “Win’s” With Your Team
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Some churches tend to be bad about celebrating wins with their team. This is probably because there is always so much to be done and so …
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Join John Baker at the Celebrate Recovery Summit
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The Celebrate Recovery Summit has happened at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA for the last 14 years. This year we are doing it again! …
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Before You Lead Your Church Through Change
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If your church has plateaued in its growth for a while or shows signs of being unhealthy, things may need to change, and the Pastor is the …
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The Coach’s Course
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What you need to know to lead leaders
Without a guy named John I wouldn’t be where I am today.
He was my coach of …
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