Equipping Leaders To Multiply

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

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

Shifting from Boss to Coach

Have you ever considered whether your leadership falls into the category of a “boss” approach versus a “coach” approach? It’s an interesting distinction when you begin to play out the trajectory of the leaders under your supervision as a “boss.” With a God-directed calling, a clear mission, and a vision for fruitful discipleship as a pastor, your ministry simply cannot afford to miss out on the power of developing more leaders who will carry out…Continue Reading

Four Keys To Building a Strong Foundation for Leadership Development

If you want to unlock the full potential of your organization and build a strong foundation for growth, then you must prioritize leadership development. But where do you start? Here are four thoughts and a free resource you can take advantage of today! First, you have to do the work of creating a culture of leadership development. Reshaping the culture requires changing the way you talk about development. Leadership development is less about a program…Continue Reading

Ask Big Questions

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’ll never forget the first time I met one-on-one with Dr. Howard Hendricks, one of my leadership heroes. I had waited nearly a month to get on his schedule and finally was slotted for 15 minutes to sit with him in his office. I entered his office a little starstruck. And I started talking. What seemed like five minutes later, he looked at me and said “Mac, do you have a question for me? We…Continue Reading