Removing a volunteer from a team is never an easy decision. It requires both careful thought and prayer. To lead volunteers is to steward relationships as team members connect with each other and with you as the leader. In order for the team to thrive, these relationships must be healthy. In rare situations it becomes … More 3 Essential Elements when Firing a Volunteer
On the old TV show The Apprentice, Donald Trump had a catch phrase now known by millions – “You’re Fired.” One of the hardest things to do in life is acknowledge that a relationship is not working. We were created for interaction and connection with others. Whether you are ending a dating relationship, a friendship … More When to Fire a Volunteer
One of the things I love about my church is the unique and powerful ways we use creativity to break down walls and inspire people towards relationship with God. At 12Stone using creativity has always been a high value. Creativity is important because it helps offer something of a short cut to the opening of … More The Power of Creativity
Who are your favorite people to learn from? In grade school many of us had teachers we preferred, and some we did not care for. This usually continues in life. In college when you find a professor you enjoy you find a way to take various courses that they offer. In adulthood we have things … More People to Pastor or Customers to Serve
I have often mentioned in my blog posts that I am currently parenting a toddler. In case you are unaware, parenting a toddler is a lot of hard work. I love my daughter more than she could ever imagine even though parenting takes more work than I ever imaged. To serve and lead my daughter … More Fuel the Fire
Everyone wants to be good at something. We long to be ahead of the curve, to stand out among our peers. That desire is natural, but rising above requires intentional thinking and intentional actions. In this short video segment below I share what I believe to be the 3 qualities, which make a good volunteer. … More 3 Qualities of a Good Volunteer
How do you make decisions? Are you a shoot from the hip sort of person, or do you have more of the slow and methodical mindset? Our lives are full of moments where we are given the opportunity to act…moments when we ask things like, “what should I do,” or “what does God want me … More Do You Pray and Wait…or Wait and Pray?
I serve in an environment that seems to attract the entrepreneur type of person. Lots of people with keen eyes and sharp minds, which usually keeps me on my toes. One of the things I have learned working with this group of people is that there are constantly ways we could improve our team. Whether … More Do You See Possibilities?
All of us have areas in our life where we are influence and carry a degree of leadership. Some hold positions where leader is part of the title; others are highly influential through informal channels. Wherever it is that you carry influence there is something essential you must know – it matters that you pray … More A Leaders Prayer Opens Doors
The other day I was able to sit down with 4 sharp new residents to get to know them and share some thoughts about how to succeed at our church. I always love the chance to sit down and talk with new residents because I am a beneficiary of the Residency program at 12Stone Church. … More How to Earn Leadership
Cory Lebovitz 