The Reclaimed Leader
But, change is really hard. It takes incredibly strong and courageous leaders. That's where you come in. You are doing the most important work in the world... and we want to be a source of encouragement, support, and inspiration to you. This channel is designed to provide resources for your critical work.
The first gift of The Holy Spirit to the Church (Acts 2) was the gift of translating the "wonders of God" into the language of the people. We are dedicated to help you rediscover the ancient art of translation.
RL 468: Identifying the Real Ministry Problem
Have you ever tried ministry program after program and had the same result? What if it’s not a programmatic problem, but a systems problem? If you don’t recognize the difference, you will struggle to close the gap. How to identify the real ministry problem.
RL 467: How to Build a Strong Volunteer Culture
Volunteering in church is a tricky problem when most of your congregation is overwhelmed, over-scheduled, and under-rested. No wonder they worry about over-committing to church activities. So, what’s the answer? We’re talking about how to build a strong volunteer culture.
RL 466: Preaching Advent & Christmas (Keep the Story the Star)
Everybody knows the Christmas story. So, how do you handle preaching Advent/Christmas is maximize your in-reach and outreach? There’s a rule of thumb that we call: preachin’ the mac n’ cheese. We’ll talk sermons, music, and other tips to help engage your community with the gospel.
RL 465: Christmas is Your Biggest Outreach (A Game Plan Before the Rush)
Are you ready for Mariah Carey and Christmas bells 24/7? Me neither. But, there is an opportunity to reach our culture at Christmas that is unmatched. So, how will your church connect the gospel to the Christmas culture around it? Here are 4 tried and true strategies.
RL 464: Can Pastors Really Have Friends in the Congregation?
A lot of pastors, myself included, would say that most of their friendships are with people from the congregation. And, it can be really, really good. Until it isn’t. After a recent falling out, I’m asking a question: Can pastors really have friends in the congregation?
RL 463: Your Brainstorm Isn't Broken, Your Process Is
Welcome to Episode 463. You've sat in that meeting — everyone staring at each other, nobody wants to say the "dumb" idea out loud. Creativity isn't a personality trait some leaders have and others don't. It's a process. Today we walk through practical tools to get better ideas out of your team, fast...
Is Your Church Losing Worshipers? The Honest Truth #shorts
Feeling stuck? If your current approach isn't yielding results, it's time to re-evaluate. When success hinges on change, admitting what's missing is the first step forward. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/C2YgsElW88I #ProblemSolving #SelfImprovement #GrowthMindset #Change
RL 462: Is This a Fix-It Problem, or a Change-Us Problem?
Welcome to Episode 462. Ever throw a new program at a problem and watch it not work — again? Maybe you're solving the wrong kind of problem. Today we unpack the difference between technical problems and adaptive challenges, and give you 4 simple tips to use right away to figure it out.
RL 461: Guest Follow-Up and Assimilation
Last week we talked about your welcome ministry for new guests. Now, what do you do to follow up? How do you engage them in the life of the church? This is where even some of the most welcoming churches tend to struggle because they don’t have an assimilation strategy. Guest follow up and assimilati...
RL 460: (Re) Launching Your Welcome Ministry
Yes, most first-time guests decide if their coming back in the first 7 minutes. Is helping them feel welcome still an afterthought in your church? Are you looking to launch a guest services team or welcome ministry but don’t know where to start? Or are you trying to take what you have and make it be...