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If you are like me you try to read as many articles, blogs and books as possible but just cannot catch all of them.  “In Case You Missed It” is my way of pointing out a few “reads” that I think are too good to miss.   Church Politics vs. Genuine Strategy - Ryan Stigile Organizations find direction from either…

If you are like me you try to read as many articles, blogs and books as possible but just cannot catch all of them.  “In Case You Missed It” is my way of pointing out a few “reads” that I think are too good to miss.   New survey: 3.4% of U.S. adults are LGBT - Sharon Jayson (USA Today,…

How do you measure success in leadership? Is it the size of your paycheck or the number of direct reports? While there is nothing wrong with making money or having a large number of people reporting to you, this is not the standard. Does it consist of controlling people, information (in the Christian community information often equals power) or finances?…

If you have ever served on an organized, highly proficient, united team then you are extremely blessed! Unfortunately, too many of you have had experience with the dark side of leadership teams: the kind that are disjointed and unproductive.  We have all been there on these teams (I use the term loosely). Just being in a meeting with this group…

If you could ask any question related to youth ministry…no holds barred…no parameters…no judgment…your question is anonymous…what would it be? Go ahead. Formulate it in your head if it is not already on your lips - and say it out loud. Or at least write it down. That is exactly what I asked the students to do this week as…

If you are like me you try to read as many articles, blogs and books as possible but just cannot catch all of them.  “In Case You Missed It” is my way of pointing out a few “reads” that I think are too good to miss.   Student Ministry Hub - Josh Griffin The guys behind a sweet new website…

If you have a youth leader with: an over-inflated ego delusional grasp on the need to develop lay leadership limited vision overwhelming lack of wisdom then… you might have to fight for a place on the youth leadership team. Or, if you are a parent who: is un-teachable lacks flexibility focused only on your own child cannot laugh at yourself…

If you are like me you try to read as many articles, blogs and books as possible but just cannot catch all of them.  “In Case You Missed It” is my way of pointing out a few “reads” that I think are too good to miss.   How to Partner with Parents as a Young Student Pastor - Austin McCann…

 Photograph by: Frank Baron This is a guest post by my wife Betsi; she is a writer, teacher, encourager and my best friend. “Welcome Home! – We’re glad you’re here!” said the smiling greeter at the Sheraton Resort we recently visited on vacation. It was especially strange to hear him greet us with “Welcome home” when the Christian radio station…

If you are like me you try to read as many articles, blogs and books as possible but just cannot catch all of them.  “In Case You Missed It” is my way of pointing out a few “reads” that I think are too good to miss.   Dare We Laugh at World of Warcraft? - Mark Sayers Communicating Christ to…

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