Activating your Board Meeting; Not Bored Meeting

I recently worked with the ED of a charity who was discouraged that a few of his Board members seemed to have checked out. They attended, but appeared increasingly quiet and disinterested. As we looked more closely at t…
A Light in Dark Places: Good Governance When the Way Forward is n

If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings – either the movies or the books or both – you know that Galadriel’s gift to Frodo is powerful because it is not a map. It does not remove the darkness or tell him every step h…
A Good Job Description is Essential to a Leaders Success

In my previous article about leadership evaluation I began with writing: The role of a pastor is profoundly complex.
What can a cupbearer teach us about Succession Planning?

Since my years working with the Nehemiah Center in Managua, Nicaragua, I have been fascinated by the book of Nehemiah. It is hidden between the books of Ezra and Esther in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is an i…
Five Questions Every Leadership Evaluation Should Include

The role of a pastor is profoundly complex.
A Biblical View on the Board & ED’s Leadership role

One Leadership – Many Leaders
The Shepherd’s Path: Two Questions That Will Transform Your Board

Equipping Every Board Member for Immediate Impact
The Shepherd’s Path: Ensuring the Holy Spirit is Present

How can we be sure that the Holy Spirit is part of our deliberations?
The Shepherd’s Path: Vol 3, Ed. 3

The surprising and most important target of your mission and vision!
Shepherds Path Vol 3 Ed 1

Resolving to Pursue Your Goals: Keeping Your Ministry Focus