I’ve asked Don Ross to share another post today on Church Revitalization (or Turn-Around Churches). Don is an Advanced Coaching Alum, Renegade Pastor and the Lead Pastor of Creekside Church in the Seattle, Washington Area. Hope you find this helpful: It’s About You and Jesus – By Dr. Donald E. Ross I remember listening to John Maxwell talk about problems one time, … Read More
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One of the most difficult situations you’ll ever face in leading a church staff is when someone resigns. I’ve learned from my own personal experience at The Journey that whether it’s a “good” resignation or a “not so good” one, it’s almost always emotional. And it’s easy to miss important steps in the process if you’re not prepared ahead of … Read More
Why Some Changes In Your Church Are Unnecessary… and How to Avoid Them
Gabe Kolstad here – multi-time Advanced Coaching Alumni with Nelson and Senior Pastor of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon. Today’s my final post in this series on change in the church, and I’ve had a blast thinking and dreaming with you about what God has in store for your future as a leader and for your church. As we wrap … Read More
The Importance of Character – A Saturday Quote
“When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.” -Billy Graham
The Secret Sauce for Making Quantum Leap Transitions in Your Church
It’s Gabe Kolstad again – multi-time Advanced Coaching Alumni with Nelson and Senior Pastor of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon. Great to be back with you today to continue our discussion about change & transition in the church. Because my church’s story is so unique I regularly get asked to share the details & background. In case we haven’t met, … Read More
Success & Fundamentals – A Saturday Quote
“Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.” – Jim Rohn, Author & Motivational Speaker
Dealing with Antagonists in Your Church – Guest Blogger & Renegade Pastor Don Ross
I’ve asked Don Ross to continue his series of posts on Church Revitalization (or Turn-Around Churches). Don is an Advanced Coaching Alum, a Renegade Pastor and the Lead Pastor of Creekside Church in the Seattle, Washington Area. Hope you find this helpful: Dealing with Antagonist – By Dr. Donald E. Ross Last month I said, “’Antagonists’ are individuals who thrive on conflict … Read More
4 Accelerators for Effective Change in Your Church (part 2 of 2)
Gabe Kolstad here again, continuing where we left of on Monday, looking at 4 Accelerators for Effective Change. In Monday’s post, I shared the first two accelerators: 1. ACTION: Do what you can, right now. 2. VISION: Get clear about where you’re going. And today, the other two… 3. TEAM: Gather support. Get the best people you can in the right … Read More
4 Accelerators for Effective Change in Your Church (part 1 of 2)
Gabe Kolstad here again today. I’ve been through two Advanced Coaching Networks with Nelson and I’m the Senior Pastor of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon. Last week we looked at the 5 Change Killers that hold us back from leading effectively in a changing world. Hopefully you’ve been able to go to work on at least one of those areas and … Read More