Because of my compulsive nature I’m consistently look for tendencies in behavior of different groups. Average verses top end comparison consistently catches my curiosities. Baseline comparisons are no exception. How the super stars connect as opposed to the average. What the AVERAGE PASTOR/CHUCH LEADER does; The average pastor/church leader forgets everything and starts SELLING, SELLING, [...]
For a future project I am rewriting procedures of welcome first-time guests. I love processes. I believe that when we have good processes we are more effective. Add great people to the mix and you have a stellar combination. In my planning for the future I found holes in my previous system. Below are a [...]
No one likes to think of themselves as common or average. In fact I have never asked someone “how they are” and had the response, “I’m just average.” Yet mediocrity is more common than commonsense. Most individuals are okay with mediocre skills, results, and experiences. But if most don’t think themselves mediocre or aspire to [...]
I know phrases like “deprecating people” may not be politically correct, however it is much less divisive than my original title. It is incredibly naïve to believe that these people will not derail your day, week, month or life. If you are committed to growth it is important to leave fantasy-land and be realistic. Stick [...]
On a average, thirty years ago, the time spent in ministry was a thirty years tenure. Currently the average full-time ministry stint has dwindled down to fifteen years. Why has this downward spiral taken over a generation? Some say burnout, others speak to this generation lack of focus, but what answer cuts to the core [...]
