Leadership was once about hard skills such as planning, finance, and business analysis. When command and control ruled the world, organization leaders were heroic rationalists who moved people around like pawns and fought like stags. When they spoke, the staff jumped. Today, organizational leadership is increasingly concerned with soft skills—teamwork, communication, and motivation. Sadly for […]
According to FACT surveys conducted by Hartford Institute for Religion Research, between 2005 and 2008, fewer congregations report they are spiritually vital and alive, have seen worship attendance growth of 2% or more, or have a clear mission and purpose. Just 19% say their current financial health is excellent vs. 31% in 2000. Old-line Protestant […]
“Who’s your favourite worship leader?” my daughter asked. We were listening to some worship songs in the car. I could not answer her immediately. My mind did a quick search. Don Moen? Bob Fitts? Michael W. Smith? Chris Tomlin? Graham Kendrick? or Terry MacAlmon?… Then my mind went back to church. To the guys that […]