the two most powerful collaborative questions you can ask

Monday, February 13, 2012

Organizations spend all kinds of resources to attract and keep young talented leaders at the table. But surprisingly the best way to do this may be free. Give them what they want, a voice into real leadership decisions.

One of the best ways to accomplish this is the art of collaboration. And while collaboration may not be your natural leadership style, learning to ask the right kind of questions can build a collaborative environment where ideas thrive and young leaders grow.

If you don’t know where to begin, then for the next month start asking these two simple questions. The results may amaze you.

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Winning at ministry & losing at home?

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ministry is tough. Being married and in ministry can be daunting. That’s why I’m involved in Encourage. Encourage is a one day training event designed for ministry leaders and their spouses. The day will highlight the vital importance of the spiritual, physical and emotional health of the ministry leader. Unlike other ministry training events and conferences this day isn’t built to give you new ministry tools, inspire you to grow the church you’re leading, or broaden your vision of what God could do through you to make a greater ministry impact in the world. This day is built to help you win at home…sadly a place that many ministry leaders are losing. Don’t miss learning with your spouse from ministry leaders who know what it takes to win at home. Investing in your marriage may be the best step you ever take towards changing not only our marriage, but also the world.

For more information or to register go to click here

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 (from 9:00-2:30)

Cost: $29.00 per couple (lunch and childcare are provided)

Location: Sun Valley Community Church, Gilbert Campus

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a large church in the phoenix east valley is looking for a small group pastor

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Mission Community Church an incredible church located in the Phoenix East Valley, has begun their search for a Small Group Pastor. Mission is a contemporary and fast growing church that is committed to building a culture around Micah 6:8, “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

If you or anyone you know is interested in this role please email a cover letter and resume to Check out the job description below.

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8 Core competencies of Family Ministries

Monday, December 20, 2010

What does a comprehensive and holistic approach to developing students from birth through late adolescence and the families that influence these students mean to the infrastructure and ministry of the Next Generation Team?

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Asking the right questions about time management Part-2

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Poor time management wastes everybody’s time but most importantly it wastes the time of the leader. Which means the leader is not spending time on moving the organization forward to its desired future. Getting rid of what wastes your time as a leader is essential if you plan on spending your time on what you need to. But getting rid of what wastes your time should not simply be limited to your personal calendar as a leader but occasionally needs to be looked at through the lens of the organization as well. Here are four more great categories suggested by Peter Drucker to take a look at when evaluating your time and the time of the organization you’re leading.

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