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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

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

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

Why are you (or aren’t you*) developing leaders?

Developing leaders in your church is a crucial part of building a strong, vibrant community of believers. But all too often, church leaders struggle to answer the question of “how” to develop leaders. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of understanding the “why” behind leadership development. For many churches, the primary motivation for developing leaders is the need to address a shortage of leaders. They see a leadership gap hindering their mission and…Continue Reading