LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
A PLACE FOR LEADERS TO GROW & LEARN
To browse specific articles either search for the appropriate topic or select the category tags from the right.
Recent Posts
-
MLK Day – My Journey
By Doug Talley I’ve not tended to pay muc... -
LGBT+ Workshop
One of the greatest challenges facing the churc... -
There is More…
By Abbie Craig Your story is not finished. Ther... -
What is County Line Going to Do About It?
What is County Line Going to Do About It? By: N... -
Sabbatical Surprise
As I was nearing my sabbatical, I wondered what...
Burnout Happens By Al Ells, M.C. You are looking at a desperate man. He is in over his head. Overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to sleep, he is easily distracted from his work, which he dreads. His wife and children walk on eggshells around him. He is a pastor. This situation is not uncommon. A 1998
Governance Clarifications (Download) No Ongoing Committees Are Used: • There are no ongoing committees of any kind. All of these functions are handled either by the board, the pastor, or the staff as outlined on this guide. • Someone needs to be responsible for member care. This is a staff position. The task is to
A person qualifying to serve in this capacity . . . (Download) 1. is a committed Christian who has a growing relationship with God; 2. models biblical values and principles in his or her daily life; 3. demonstrates leadership ability and is respected by persons of faith in the church; 4. is ethical and moral
Governing Board Summary (Download) by Doug Talley Historically, churches and other not-for-profits have often used a business model (based on the concepts of leadership and management) for the primary board. However, that model tends to not work very well in the local church, partially because it distracts the local congregations from their mission and often
Senior Pastor Search Process Tips (Download) By Dr. Doug Talley, Indiana Ministries The process of searching for a new lead pastor can be both rewarding and frustrating. Most church search teams have limited experience in how to find a new lead pastor. That lack of experience can add to the frustration and is the reason
I. The Importance Of The Concept One of the most common reasons for pastoral leadership mistakes and missteps is blindness to the significance of church size. Size has an enormous impact on how a church functions; that being said, the “size- culture” profoundly affects how decisions are made, how relationships flow, how effectiveness is evaluated,
Recent Posts
-
MLK Day – My Journey
By Doug Talley I’ve not tended to pay muc... -
LGBT+ Workshop
One of the greatest challenges facing the churc... -
There is More…
By Abbie Craig Your story is not finished. Ther... -
What is County Line Going to Do About It?
What is County Line Going to Do About It? By: N... -
Sabbatical Surprise
As I was nearing my sabbatical, I wondered what...
Recent Comments
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
A PLACE FOR LEADERS TO GROW & LEARN
To browse specific articles either search for the appropriate topic or select the category tags from below.
Recent Posts
-
MLK Day – My Journey
By Doug Talley I’ve not tended to pay muc... -
LGBT+ Workshop
One of the greatest challenges facing the churc... -
There is More…
By Abbie Craig Your story is not finished. Ther... -
What is County Line Going to Do About It?
What is County Line Going to Do About It? By: N... -
Sabbatical Surprise
As I was nearing my sabbatical, I wondered what...
Recent Comments
Burnout Happens By Al Ells, M.C. You are looking at a desperate man. He is in over his head. Overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to sleep, he is easily distracted from his work, which he dreads. His wife and children walk on eggshells around him. He is a pastor. This situation is not uncommon. A 1998
Governance Clarifications (Download) No Ongoing Committees Are Used: • There are no ongoing committees of any kind. All of these functions are handled either by the board, the pastor, or the staff as outlined on this guide. • Someone needs to be responsible for member care. This is a staff position. The task is to
A person qualifying to serve in this capacity . . . (Download) 1. is a committed Christian who has a growing relationship with God; 2. models biblical values and principles in his or her daily life; 3. demonstrates leadership ability and is respected by persons of faith in the church; 4. is ethical and moral
Governing Board Summary (Download) by Doug Talley Historically, churches and other not-for-profits have often used a business model (based on the concepts of leadership and management) for the primary board. However, that model tends to not work very well in the local church, partially because it distracts the local congregations from their mission and often
Senior Pastor Search Process Tips (Download) By Dr. Doug Talley, Indiana Ministries The process of searching for a new lead pastor can be both rewarding and frustrating. Most church search teams have limited experience in how to find a new lead pastor. That lack of experience can add to the frustration and is the reason
I. The Importance Of The Concept One of the most common reasons for pastoral leadership mistakes and missteps is blindness to the significance of church size. Size has an enormous impact on how a church functions; that being said, the “size- culture” profoundly affects how decisions are made, how relationships flow, how effectiveness is evaluated,
Recent Comments