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Thursday Three For All: Introspection, Welcoming Guests, and Driving Around the World

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...

Bridgeway Church (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Each month, we revisit a series of posts called Guest Services Road Trip. We’ll travel the country from the comforts of our couches, interviewing leaders who are in the trenches of ministry. Do you have an idea for GSRT...

Top Ten Quotes: How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge

I don’t pre-order a lot of books. But when I heard Clay Scroggins’ interview on the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast, I knew this was a book I needed to read. Clay’s approach trends towards those...

Last Call for the Last Workshop of 2017

All good things must come to an end. Middle school bowl cuts. Cargo shorts as the pinnacle of fashion. The ninth season of Seinfeld. And in this case, it’s the registration window for our last One-Day...

Flashback Friday: 10 Mistakes You’re Making When Recruiting Volunteers

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you!   If you’re in ministry, you live in the world of volunteers. The...

Thursday Three For All: Fix Your Website, Christian Bookstores, 4k Footage of the Solar Eclipse

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...

Q&A: What Should I Say To Our First Time Guests?

Today’s question comes from a recent email. In order to protect the “new leader’s” identity, I’m allowing the asker to remain anonymous.    Q: Do you have any tips on what to say or what...

Who’s Replacing You?

It’s not a question of if you’ll be replaced as much a question of when. You’ll eventually take another job. One day you’ll retire. You’ll accept a promotion, move to a new position, or tackle an entirely new...

Baby, Do You Need A Hug?

Her slumped shoulders and shaky hand betrayed her attempt at emotional composure. And for good reason: as a first time guest at our church, she had just revealed to one of our volunteers that she’d...

Flashback Friday: Five Reasons Your New Volunteers Don’t Come Back

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you!   Imagine the scenario: you’ve made a big push to invite new people...

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