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As most of our nation moves home to work … here are 19 things I have learned in working from home for the past 5...

5 Critical Components to Successful Staff Transitions Churches, like all organizations, depend upon a capable and dedicated staff to achieve their mission.  Over time, one...

Peter Drucker, a celebrated management consultant, once said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” If you’re one of many churches trying to hire new leaders, forget...

Smart church leaders are laser-focused on team health and employee retention.  In a landscape of shifting church attendance, tenuous budgets, and an unprecedented number of...

I’ve seen countless leadership transitions in the local church.  During my 20-plus years of serving in pastoral positions and executive leadership coaching, I’ve had a...

It’s tough for churches to compete in today’s “seeker-friendly” job market. Some churches may be finding it even more difficult to keep the staff they...