Building Healthy Leaders & Teams

Have you ever worked with someone unwilling to admit their mistakes? They’ll try to fake their way out of problems. Paul told Titus to “strengthen the things that remain.” Tacit admission by a disciple maker that some things were wrong when he left Crete. Seems the apostle had thicker skin than many of us. Unwillingness…

Legalism can be a symptom of self-idolatry. The words of John the Baptist come to mind – his words and actions tell us that Jesus must increase and that we must decrease. But we can get that backwards. Researching Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen, I came across a bunch of self-idolators. For every video…

I’m tired, and so are my friends. Over the past few months, I’ve spoken with many pastors and church planters. Most say they are tired, trying to find a new way forward and don’t want to return to pre-pandemic ministry forms. I am currently planting a new church and feel much like my friends. Reflecting…

Beware we who lead! We can unknowingly hinder the spread of the gospel. You could describe the danger with a single word, “control.” Leaders control doctrine, resources and the use of other people’s time (read that as “church programs”). We mean well, but things don’t always turn out so good. A brief look at history…