10 Mistakes You’re Making When Recruiting Volunteers
If you’re in ministry, you live in the world of volunteers. The weekend (and the week) doesn’t happen without the people who work hard with no pay. But free labor doesn’t pop up easy. Here are...
Monthly Archive: August 2016
Centered and Sent
It’s safe to say that we are rapidly approaching – if we haven’t already arrived in – a post-Christian culture. The societal Christianity that many of us grew up with is gone. The Judeo-Christian values that...
Flashback Friday: Jen Hatmaker Ruined My Marriage
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Gather ’round children: I’m about to spin a tale that exposes the seedy...
Thursday Three For All
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
Announcing a New One-Day Workshop: Volunteer Culture
Someone once said that every organization is a volunteer organization. It’s true. If you’re a business owner, your employees have a choice on whether or not they work for you. If you run the place like a...
Back to the Battle Plan
If you’re in ministry, you likely went into last weekend with a strategy of some sort. Whether you were unveiling a new initiative, assembling a new volunteer team, or preparing for an influx of new...
Flashback Friday: The Dregs of Craigs
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! We’re entering into another week of shopping for a new car for our oldest...
Thursday Three For All
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
Let’s Talk About the Weather
At the time of this writing, we’re in the middle of a hot spell. We’re talkin’ triple digit heat indexes, A/C units that run for days without stopping, and power bills that cost more than...
Flashback Friday: Nobody Cares About Your Church
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Recently I was in a meeting of church leaders from around our state....
