The Problem with Powder Kegs
Explosions are rarely a good thing, but never more so than in leadership. When a leader explodes … out of anger, frustration, unmet expectations, whatever … it’s more a reflection of the leader than whatever...
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Staying Engaged When You’ve “Been There, Done That”
If you’ve been in ministry for any amount of time, you’ve been there. (And if you haven’t, hang on: your day is coming.) You’re entering into another ministry cycle with the same type of event,...
Easter at Walnut Creek: a Look Back
All of our lives are marked by watershed moments: those days, seasons, or seconds that serve as a crystal-clear marker of God’s faithfulness. Easter at Walnut Creek was one of those moments for me. From...
Top Ten Quotes: Essentialism
Occasionally I’ll pick up a book that’s been recommended to me by multiple people over the years (“What do you mean you haven’t read that?!? I thought you claimed to be a reader!”), and realize...
Easter at Walnut Creek: What to Expect
This Sunday, our church will gather in one spot at one time for the first time in almost nine years. To say we’re excited is a crazy understatement. It’s been a dead sprint for the...
The Eleventh Hour Easter Checklist
*quietly clears throat* Hi. It’s me, Danny. And I’m talking to you on the Tuesday of Passion Week. That’s five days before Easter. If you’re a church leader, you may be freaking out just a...
6 Best Practices for Your Skeleton Crew
We’ve talked before about the importance of a skeleton crew: a small team of volunteers who are fully present for the full service, caring for guests who show up late. Your skeleton crew is a...
Think Outside In
In ChurchWorld™, we tend to think of the auditorium / sanctuary / worship center as our ground zero. The hub for all the happenings. The main event, the big attraction, the centerpiece. And that’s pretty...
Something BIG is Coming This Easter!
Before you read the following post, take note that the original publication date was April 1. April. First. April Fools Day. Thank you. And carry on. By now, you’ve almost certainly heard of the Summit’s...
Lead Your Team to Be Average
Strap yourself in, kids. Uncle Danny is about to walk you through a sports analogy. [Editor’s note: if you’re new, trust us: this will not go well.] A few weeks ago I was having lunch...
