Equipping Leaders To Multiply

Building a Culture of Leadership Development

“We will never create movement unless we develop a culture in which leadership development is normative.” ~Mac Lake Everyone wants to have the kind of team culture where you’re “teaching a man to fish” as the old proverb advises. But traditional approaches to leadership often focus on filling individual leadership positions, which is more like giving one fish to one person. The more effective and sustainable strategy lies in fostering a culture of leadership development. …Continue Reading

Leading With Questions: How to Support Ongoing Growth and Development

As a church leader, you have the responsibility of supporting the growth and development of your team members. Creating a culture of learning within your organization not only benefits your team but it also has rippled benefits for the church as a whole. When your ministry teams are continuously growing and developing, they become more effective in their roles and are better equipped to serve the congregation. But how do we get to a place…Continue Reading

Diversity in Leadership at a Church: Why It Matters

As ministry leaders and pastors, we strive to create a culture of diversity where all members of our congregation can feel seen, heard, and valued. However, creating a truly unified community requires more than just preaching from the pulpit or offering kind words of welcome. It also requires a commitment to diversity within your very leadership. In recent years, the importance of diversity in leadership has gained increased attention in the business world. Studies have…Continue Reading

Why Structure Matters in Your Leadership Approach

“Structure isn’t just a business concept, it’s also a vital spiritual principle.” (The Multiplication Effect) We’ve got a problem. Too many churches are forging ahead in their mission without a clearly defined or executed structure in place. Ministry teams are being led without structure in the leadership. Pastors are feeling the weight of having to drag their church along because the structure is either undefined, misaligned, or confusing.  Why does structure make so much of…Continue Reading

How to Lead Authentically

A Pastor’s Guide to Healthy Transparency Leadership is often associated with strength, confidence, and authority. However, vulnerability is a trait that should not be overlooked in leadership. Vulnerability can help leaders build stronger relationships with their team members, foster trust and authenticity, and create a more positive and supportive work environment. This is particularly important in the context of the church, if leaders desire to cultivate leaders who multiply with impact.  In this blog, we…Continue Reading