Change and Conflict Part 2
In my previous article, I focused on change and how it affects our lives. I also mentioned that change and conflict are important, if not
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Change and Conflict – Part 1
After years of helping congregations understand the importance of change, and the unavoidable conflict that comes with it, I wrote a book about it—Thriving In
How Daylight Saving Time & Reconciliation Are Related
We’ve just moved through the collective jet lag we call Daylight Saving Time, and we’re all adjusting to life in exhaustion-overdrive. We know it’ll all
What I’m Learning In Vibrant Faith’s Coaching School
I’m four weeks into Vibrant Faith’s Ministry Leadership Coaching School, led by Jim Ladoux and Dr. Felix Villanueva. Mondays and Wednesdays are a full in
Listening Well
Are you an other-centered listener or a self-centered listener? One approach leads to “rich soil” for conversation, connection, and reconciliation. The other undermines the safe
Midwinter Sabbath Rest
February is a dark, gray, slushy time of year in the Midwest. In my hometown Chicago, the days seem longer than they were in January,
Why I’m Investing Myself In Coaching School
One night in late December, the plans I’d cooked up for 2023 evaporated before the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve. With the decks cleared
Is God Good?
In the thick of your personal and ministry challenges, the only question that really matters is this…Is God good? One day, on my way home
How Leaders Sabotage Change
Most roadblocks to needed change that congregations encounter are self-inflicted by its own leaders. Below I’ve listed the top six ways I see ministry leaders
Coaching Leaders through Conflict
When we talk about coaching leaders through conflict we need to recognize that there’s no such thing as a conflict-free church or leadership team. In