Thom Rainer, the President and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, shared twelve trends for 2012. These trends were developed based on research and observations of America’s healthiest churches. The list includes: Churches have a high view of Scripture. A large number of church members read the Bible daily. The churches have a priority and focus [...]
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– J. Gary Butler, Assistant To the District Superintendent For Church Health and Revitalization, Potomac District“Dr. Mel Ming is one of the most insightful church leaders I have had the privilege of meeting. He and Steve Mills have developed the best church revitalization process I have seen in my forty years of ministry!”
– Boyd Powers, Secretary Treasurer, Oregon Ministry Network“At the end of the two year journey, a church that works the process will end up with a ‘playbook’ for effectively advancing Christ’s mission in their local context and around the world.”
– Mike Axton, Lead Pastor, Brooklake Community Church, Federal Way, WA“Over the last several years Leadership Development Resources has been a critical part for training of our core leadership team. Through the process they laid out for us, we have taken major steps in defining who we are and what we should do as a church in regards to style of ministry.”
– Doug Heisel, Senior Pastor, New Life Church, Alamo, CAOur team has been thrilled with the results of working with Mel and Steve. They brought expertise, tools, and a plan that was customized to fit who were are and the mission God has called us to. We are now working smarter in order to reach our kingdom potential.
– Dean Curry, Senior Pastor, Life Center, Tacoma, WAMel and Steve were thoughtful, provocative and encouraging every step along the way. The process made us a better pastoral team and gave us more clarity as a church. It also gave me more confidence as a leader and I am grateful.
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One of the most important skills as a leader is to inspire others to join in your vision. How you communicate the vision is sometimes as important as what the vision is. A great book that can help leaders become more effective vision casters is Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take [...]
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