Archive for Morale
Now
Now. Now is the time. All of us have things we have said we would do. Things we would try. Things we would learn. We get sidetracked with “will”. Someday I will… Someday, I will blog. Someday, I will have a new web site designed. Someday, I will try a new “social media” tool or [...]
Acknowledge Your Resources
One of the most precious resources your church has is its volunteers. People who love God, believe in the mission and vision of your local church, and are willing to give gifts, talents, and time to fulfill that mission. They are priceless. You need them to serve God with excellence. You need to appreciate them. [...]
Is Your Church Community?
We live in communities. Yes, you and I. Some of us live in small rural communities, others in suburban communities, and others in city communities. All of us have neighbours. All of us are different yey in many ways the same. All of us a part of a place. But are we? In North America [...]
The Power of Momentum
Momentum: force or speed of movement (Dictionary.com). I just finished watching a hockey game. My beloved Toronto Maple Leafs playing the New York Rangers. The Leafs had been out shooting the Rangers but still trailed on the scoreboard by 2-0 with less than 10 minutes remaining in the game. The Leafs young players continued to [...]
Marketing: Family Values
Whether you are a small business or a non-profit ministry like a church, one of your best sources of marketing morale is your family. When times get tough, when your passion for business or ministry is challenged, one of your greatest sources of encouragement and support are those who know you best and believe in [...]
Leadership Retreat!
If your organization has a leadership team, do they ever get away to vision-cast and strategize? I had the opportunity to participate in a leadership retreat this past weekend with our team at LifeBridge Church. Our core leadership team and spouses left town and went to a secluded camp (in the middle of nowhere) to [...]
Weasel in the House!
Imagine my surprise. A couple of weeks ago I am at home alone, sitting in a living-room chair and I see something scoot out from under the couch. Startled, I get up out of the chair to see this…weasel (it’s a stoat actually, I had no idea what it was at the time – this [...]
