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Consistent is better than extraordinary

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Church Growth, Church leadership, church management, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership

February 10, 2015 at 1:20 pm.

If I asked you to tell me about your 2014, you’d likely tell me about the highlights — vacations you took, job changes, big things in the lives of your kids, and other things that stand out in your mind. But, that’s not what made the biggest difference in your life in 2014. Here’s what actually made the biggest difference: You ate. You slept. You drank water. That’s why you’re alive. That’s what sustained you and allowed all of the other things to happen. When any of those slipped, so did the rest of life. Try to enjoy your vacation without food, drink or sleep. Try to have breakthroughs at work or be a sunshiny presence at home. Eat, drink, sleep. Do those three things well and the rest of life happens. Fail to do them and life is worse — or life ends.

Fundraising Excellence: Powhatan Community Church — Powhattan, VA

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church capital campaign, Church fundraising, church generosity, church giving, Church leadership, good steward award

February 6, 2015 at 5:42 pm.

On May 18, 2014, Powhatan Community Church (Powhattan, VA) enjoyed its largest single giving day in the church’s 13-year history. And, founder and Senior Pastor Brian C. Hughes reported that the church was on budget to make the most aggressive budget increase in 10 years. All this exceeded the giving increase for which Hughes and his staff’s planned and prayed.

Hurry not

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Church leadership, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership, Time management, work life balance

February 6, 2015 at 4:59 pm.

Being hurried through the day is in deep contrast to the example of Jesus, who never seemed to be in a hurry. Jesus not only refused to be hurried, but prayer and solitude was a regular part of his daily routine. Jesus told his disciples, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’ So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place” (Mark 6:31-32). This practice of solitude was a practice of many in the early church. Not only did monks and hermits practice solitude, but the Rules of St. Benedict of prayer, work, study, hospitality and renewal were embraced by both clergy and the common people.

Pastor, you’re a statesman, too

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Church leadership, church pastor, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership, pastor perception

February 6, 2015 at 4:35 pm.

I use the term “statesman” not in a truly political sense, though I do believe pastors should be the most active “ambassadors” for Christ in their churches. Pastors are statesmen in that they must realize they always represent their churches. That hat never comes off.

The value of a pastoral relations committee

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church administration, church board governance, church finances, Church leadership, pastor liaison, pastoral relations committee

January 28, 2015 at 5:20 am.

For many of us, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are a time when we give ourselves permission to overindulge in rich dishes and irresistible desserts. January brings the time to take stock of all that feasting and make a resolution to lose weight and get in shape.
Churches can also benefit from the opportunity that the New Year provides to re-think priorities. One issue to consider is how to improve communication between the pastor and the congregation. Among the most effective methods for strengthening the lines of communication is the formation of a Pastoral Relations Committee.

The CE Interview: MARI BETH POOR — finding solutions by serving

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Church leadership, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership, pastor time management

January 28, 2015 at 3:15 am.

As iServe pastor, Mari Beth Poor oversees the “on the mountain” ministries that enhance the overall experience of people attending Sunday worship services at Mountaintop Community Church. These include guest services, student ministries, children’s ministry, and worship and media. She also leads the church’s “off the mountain” community efforts and global outreach.

So you want to be a great boss? 4 tips

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Church leadership, church staff management, leadership development, pastor leadership

January 14, 2015 at 5:15 pm.

Here are 4 keys to being the best boss you can be. These keys apply to parents and coaches, as well.

How not to be a leadership fad

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Church Growth, Church leadership, enduring ministry, membership growth, pastor leadership

January 14, 2015 at 5:04 pm.

In the church, what works to grow a church today may not work in the future. You can be a popular leader, only to lose that popularity more quickly than Vanilla Ice dropped out of the mainstream.

Nun is named first female head of Catholic Charities USA

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Catholic leadership, Catholic women, Church leadership, nuns, Pope Francis, Sister Donna Markham, The Rev. Larry Snyder, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Vatican

January 14, 2015 at 11:27 am.

A nun has been chosen as the next president of Catholic Charities USA, the first time that a woman will head the church’s main charitable arm in its 105-year history. Sister Donna Markham, a highly regarded Dominican who specializes in clinical psychology, will take over in June from the Rev. Larry Snyder, who has headed the Alexandria, Va.-based Catholic Charities for the past decade.

6 values to the perfect hire!

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Church hiring, Church HR, Church leadership, church staff, church staff management

December 3, 2014 at 11:45 am.

One of the key aspects of my job is making great hires. I look at our staff of 120-plus employees and I thank God every day for the stories behind the people.
While a lot of elements go into hiring, I have found 6 overarching values that drive hiring.