Systems

Early Leadership Systems

Accountability and counsel are essential to a church planter. In the early days of a new church plant, you'll likely experience one of two temptations when it comes to leadership. One is to hastily construct a leadership team with a board, positions and policies. The other is to fly solo with no accountability at all.  Both are extreme approaches and dangerous for a church planter.  Here are a few things I learned the hard way that may help you in developing your leadership structure. Move Slowly Move slowly when choosing the leadership structure for a new church. Do not feel like...


Growth Beyond 200

Church starters must continually develop as leaders or they will become the barriers for growth in their churches. Everything rises and falls on leadership. Purpose driven leaders learn how to lead larger by continuing to grow and develop their leadership skills. The first leadership shift takes place in what a pastor does on a daily…

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