“To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? Third, who could I ask?” — Jim Rohn, Motivational speaker, author
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 6
For the last several weeks, I’ve been sharing some selections of what I read, besides books. You can read Posts 1 – 5 here. And here is today’s “non-book” reading selection: FAST COMPANY It ain’t what it once was but its still pretty good. When it first appeared back in the late 1990’s, I wrote a column about it for … Read More
Making Mistakes – A Saturday Quote
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” – George Bernard Shaw
What Should be Expected of Staff Spouses? (Church Staffing)
A common cause of stress among church staff members is the role of staff spouses. Some churches hire a staff member with the unspoken expectation that they’re hiring two people (husband and wife) – the key word being “unspoken.” I’ll share how we handle staff spouse expectations at The Journey in a moment, and whether you agree with our approach … Read More
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 5
Today’s a special (and quick) Tuesday edition of my “non-book” reading list. You can catch up on Posts 1, 2, 3, and 4 – and here is today’s “non-book” reading selection: FORBES MAGAZINE Of the big business magazines, Forbes is my favorite. I don’t read every issue… in fact, full confession: I’m not even sure if its a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly magazine. But the … Read More
Do A Little More – A Saturday Quote
“Do a little more than you’re paid to. Give a little more than you have to. Try a little harder than you want to. Aim a little higher than you think possible, and give a lot of thanks to God for health, family, and friends.” — Art Linkletter
Within a Yard of Hell – A Saturday Quote
“Some wish to live within the sound of a chapel bell; I wish to run a rescue mission within a yard of hell.” — C.T. Studd
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 4
Time for the next installment of my “non-book” reading list. You can read Post 1, Post 2, and Post 3 – and here is today’s “non-book” reading selection: ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Wait, don’t trash me in the comments section just yet! This magazine is glossy and the covers are occasionally racy (hence, no photo this week) but we are a pop culture driven society. This magazine arrives … Read More
Communication – How to Help Your Staff Help You Make Decisions
Communication is an area where every church I know has room for improvement. This is especially true when it comes to leading your staff. Here’s a reminder for you: The people on your staff don’t know what you need unless you tell them what you need. Case in point – I recently noticed a small trend on our staff and … Read More
The Cause of Stress – A Saturday Quote
“Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they’ve started.” — David Allen – Management Consultant, Trainer, and Author