Eight Ways to Kill an Organization
February 10, 2020
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Eight Ways to Kill an Organization
I’ve done enough consultations long enough and studied organizations carefully enough to recognize a pattern in some organizations. I refer here to those whose organizations, some young, some old, that ended their institutional lifespan. Though many were surprised by the...
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Praying Politically
Several years ago, I was part of a church fighting over marriage equality. The leadership wanted to bless marriages of all couples.
But their decision proved fractious and a congregational meeting was called to discuss rising tensions.
A prominent layman...
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Perennial Principles About Learning You Should Know
As educators, we are sometimes prone to “miss the forest for the trees” when preparing a course or a lesson.
That is, we often focus on the immediacy of crafting a lesson outline, selecting learning methods, creating teaching resources,...
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Help students understand the “point” you’re making with this
Stress and Anxiety in the Church
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Stress and Anxiety in the Church
Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Church
Stress and anxiety have never been higher – in our country, in our families and in our churches.
There is always stress in our lives and churches, but today’s environment makes soaring anxiety...
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For the Bookshelf: It Takes More than Love
Like most pastors, prior to weddings, I meet with a couple several times.
Early in my ministry, I used a premarital survey that assessed people’s values and feelings and then highlighted various areas, like money, communication, or sex, that might...
+ Read MoreCoaching: We’ve Come a Long Way From Kansas, Dorothy
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Coaching: We’ve Come a Long Way From Kansas, Dorothy
The Wizard of Oz is one of the most-watched movies of all time, actually in the top three according to some rating agencies.
Why would a 1939 movie still resonate with modern audiences?
Yes, it is a family movie, lacks violence, and has a happy ending.
... + Read MoreShow us your moves
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Show us your moves
No, this isn’t about dancing.
The “moves” I’m referring to is movement in your teaching process.
A great communicator once said that how you communicate is just as important as what you say.
In terms of teaching...
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Caregiving and Ministry: A Shifting Balance
From Mother’s Day 2019 to St. Patrick’s Day 2020, my husband and I cared for my mother in our home.
Her name was Louise, but everyone knew her as “Coffee,” a nickname she picked up in college because her maiden...
+ Read MoreTips for Effective Preaching
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Tips for Effective Preaching
Preaching is tough in the best of times.
When faced with a global pandemic, political uncertainty, environmental catastrophes spurred by climate change, and economic disparity between the rich and the poor at an all-time high, preaching can feel near impossible.
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