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I desperately want to be someone and work with others who show genuine concern for others, are empathetic and sympathetic to what is going on but have an unwavering necessity to push towards better and success! In our last post, we talked about the six warning signs of unhealthy, insecure,... read more
There are two types leaders. Those who attract followers or those who attract leaders. Talent is the natural part of leadership. You can buy talent, but you can’t buy chemistry. Getting great talent to buy into the goal, the win, the team, the organization is vital. So how do you... read more
One of the questions I get asked a lot is “How do you guys at Twelve:Thirty Media crank out so much fresh content?” or I personally get “Do you ever sleep?” For the record, I don’t sleep much, but we have tried a few tricks along the way as... read more
Do you believe that all leaders are creative? I do. As humans, we choose if we are going to cultivate and grow our creative muscle or if we are going to allow that muscle to deteriorate and become ineffective. There is even case studies that prove this now. Warren Berger,... read more
One of the most important aspects of leadership is leading yourself. To be a healthy leader and effectively lead your team, you have to know how you’re doing. You have to process your emotions, fears and anxieties to make sure you’re leading well. A unique challenge facing many church tech... read more
Dear Church Leaders: Respectfully, would you mind stop using the phrase “All In?” When a church staff member goes into ministry for usually a significant cut in pay and longer hours, they are doing it because God has called them into it, as He did you – they are already... read more
As you plan and prepare to engage online here is a quick checklist of positions to include on your roster or to think about having to execute your Online Worship Experience. If you’re pre recording then you might be able to split up when each team serves but this is... read more
No matter who you are or how great of a leader you may be, there are seasons in your life and ministry where you will flirt with burnout. Throughout my years of working in the church, I have experienced symptoms and seasons of burnout. Painfully, I have even watched several... read more
I want to give you some practical ideas of things you can do from a marketing standpoint during the COVID-19 pandemic, once we’re through it, and into the next crisis. (Oh, it’s coming, it always does.) Let’s get started: 1. It’s not about attendance, it’s about opportunities The church in... read more
“When can we reopen our church?” That is the question that keeps getting asked. I want to help you make an informed decision. Pastor Judah Smith recently said that now is a great time to survey your congregation. We wholeheartedly agree. Our fear is that church leaders and pastors may... read more
I bet I can tell you how your creative meetings usually happen. About 3-7 people show up, most late, and we sit down. The pastor tells us about what we are talking about and everyone opens their computer and pulls up their Google browser. From that point, we try to... read more
Leadership is intangible, and therefore no weapon ever designed can replace it. – Omar N. Bradley Every great leader I have ever been around is desperate for those little things they can do to improve their skill, build their team chemistry, and get the best out of their teams. Leading... read more