Avoidance is Never the Solution

Ministry is demanding. Leadership is demanding. Everything has carries its own demands. If you avoid the unpleasant demands, you will only create more problems. Make a list of the issues, prioritize them, determine if you can obtain help and start working on them one...

How to Handle Congregant Conflicts with Ease

Photograph by Gerd Altmann Conflicts will happen. Do not be surprised and discouraged by that. Be ready to handle them and not allow your emotions to lead the discussion. Leave people with their dignity. If you ‘win’ the argument and embarrass them in...

Are Your Instructions Clearly Communicated?

Photograph by Ryan McGuire Are you frustrated because projects are not completed the way you envisioned or not completed at all?Here are a few things to consider: Who is providing the instruction/direction/request? Should it be that person? Are they a clear...

Do You Need Staff Meetings During Lunch?

The short answer is no. The long answer is the same. We cannot say that we are about taking care of the ministry and then serve up mistreatment to the people doing the work. If there are exceptions (and in ministry that happens), and your team members are okay with a...

How To Have a Successful Prayer Meeting

Are your prayer meetings a little lacklustre? Here is one potential reason why. Not regularly starting on time. People make adjustments and arrangements to attend a prayer meeting. If you start late, the following assumptions are made: You do not respect other...