Leader, do you find yourself wasting time on endless meetings? Here's the best way I've found to stop meetings from stealing my time. Don't have a meeting without an agenda or time limit Do not accept another meeting without an agenda and a time limit. There. That's it. Professional to professional meetings need boundaries If another professional wants to set … [Read more...] about Wasting time on meetings? The best way to stop
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Weekend Leadership & Productivity Blog Posts Roundup
Here are some leadership and productivity blog posts I have come across recently. How to Preach with Supernatural Power by John Piper How does the preacher — how do I — become the means, the instrument, by which the Holy Spirit works the miracle of seeing and savoring and showing the glory of Christ in the hearts of the people? 6 Disruptive Church Trends That Will … [Read more...] about Weekend Leadership & Productivity Blog Posts Roundup
10 Rules for More Effective Church Leadership Meetings
Many feel Church Leadership Meetings are a waste of time. But if you follow these rules, then you will have more effective Church Leadership Meetings. Startup Stock Photos Rule 1: Think About the Frequency of Your Meetings Reflect on how many Church Leadership Meetings your church needs. If you hold them too often, leaders become weary of the time they take up. They … [Read more...] about 10 Rules for More Effective Church Leadership Meetings
Pastor, don’t brag about how busy you are this Christmas
When it comes to stress in Christian ministry, Christmas is the time of year it hits the most. But there are two reasons why we shouldn't brag about it. I was prompted to write this post by two colleagues who tweeted that for many pastors, stress in Christian ministry, particularly at Christmas appeared to be a badge of honour for some. One suggested that acting as if … [Read more...] about Pastor, don’t brag about how busy you are this Christmas
A Pastor’s Schedule is not about Getting Things Done
A pastor's schedule is not about getting things done. It's about praying, writing, thinking and reflecting first and managing and leading second. Getting Things Done Since my days as a solicitor (lawyer), I have organised my tasks using the principles found in David Allen's Getting Things Done, which suggests collecting anything that comes to mind that needs doing … [Read more...] about A Pastor’s Schedule is not about Getting Things Done
