The greatest threat to forward momentum might not come against you from outside, but alongside you. Most of us stay keenly aware of the distraction and disruption that come at us head on. On the road it becomes obvious in a split second if someone from the other side of the road starts veering and … More Beware of Sideways Energy
What are you doing to develop yourself and those you lead? Every team needs a clear plan for ongoing development. If you do not strategically develop the people you lead you are rolling the dice when it comes to results and morale. Unfortunately many leaders keep themselves so busy they are never able to implement … More How to Develop a Team
One of my favorite things about serving in the local church is the opportunity to invest in people. As leaders we invest in people in a number of great ways – and often times my posts speak to different habits or thoughts about investing in volunteers. Here is a simple reality – your ability to … More How to Keep things Fun with your Team
I was recently reacquainted with a statement that was critical in my early moments of connecting at 12Stone Church. I actually haven’t seen the statement in nearly 14 year but I have talked about it a good bit. When I first walked into the doors of the church I saw a little sign that contained … More What are you looking for in a church?
One of the most important things you can do as a member of a team is know the way new people connect on your team. If you are a leader, make sure you have a clear process for new people. If you are a volunteer, make sure you know the process and lean into it … More Connecting New People to Your Team in 3 Easy Steps
Have you ever lived in a house where you could not control the temperature? I am not talking about a day or two with power outages – I mean like an extended stay sort of scenario. I, along with a friend of mine, had this unfortunate experience 10 years ago. We lived in a 3-story … More Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat?
Every morning when I go into the kitchen I grab a cup from the shelf so I can have some water to start the day. It is just a daily habit. Pretty sure I grab the same cup almost every day. And that cup fits my need – it will allow me to have enough … More Are you a Cup or a Pitcher?
Spiritual leadership is an entrustment – it is authority bestowed for the sake of building the Kingdom of God. As you read these words I pray God is reminding you of the spiritual influence He has given you. We are accountable for that influence. It is our role and responsibility as leaders to leverage spiritual … More Living Dependent
Note From Cory: This is a guest post from Alex Morrison! Alex is the Digital Communications Director at 12Stone Church. He is a great leader, forward thinker, and has been a close friend of mine for a number of years. His thoughts on leveraging the digital space will be a great value to you. You can follow … More Setting a Digital Example for Your Team
For the last year I have had an art piece up in my office, which captures one of the greatest tensions in ministry. I am not really an “art” guy – this is the only piece of art I have ever wanted. It is a mosaic piece that shows two fighters. Each fighter has a … More Managing Tensions – Systematic vs. Immediate
Cory Lebovitz 