Have you ever taken time to appreciate the beauty and complexity of a volunteer run organization? The Church is not the only type of organization that is volunteer run, but it is my favorite! It is an amazing thing to see various volunteers (whether handfuls, hundreds or thousands) working in different areas of gifting and … More A Great Volunteer Lives by 4 Values…
Last summer on a family trip up north we encountered some crazy wind while on the highway in Illinois. The wind gusts were enough to push our van into the next lane as well as onto the shoulder at times. I hate losing time on the road, but in order to keep us moving forward … More Sideways Energy – the Great Momentum Killer
Have you ever considered what sets a great volunteer apart from a good one? Why do some people soar while others flounder? There are a number of obvious factors which affect a person’s performance: Skillset Experience Talent Scope of their role While all of those play a part – I believe the biggest factor affecting … More Why Values trump Method
I was thinking this past week about the contrast between a crowd and the Church. Do you know how to tell the difference between these two gatherings of people? It is not as simple as you might think. Simplistic thinking would say that church gathers in a church building and crowds gather in other locations. … More Are You Acting like a Crowd or the Church?
I love behind the scenes footage and stories. There is something fun about seeing the processing and work that goes into making something awesome happen. That is probably why I love this video (click here to view video) from 2009. For those of you who are not Hamilton nerds – this video is of Lin-Manuel … More Can You Wait for It?
I wrote a post recently for the many of us who have navigated a change in leadership above us. Change is foregone conclusion in this life. You cannot stop change from happening around you, but you can control your attitude and actions as you walk through change. Choosing the right heart and habits as you … More So I Have a New Role…
Have you ever noticed the signs on the side of the road during a road trip? We recently returned from a long road trip which included multiple stops off the interstate. While exiting the interstate we saw one sign after another meant to capture our attention. Each sign had a simple purpose – to grab … More The Connection Between Effort and Results
I work at a church where change is about as common as the sunrise. Change brings mixed emotions, but it is a natural reality in a growing organization. Growth and change often go hand in hand. When you experience some level of growth you make changes in order to sustain that growth. We have a … More So I Have a New Boss…
Who are the people you love 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 … More Customer Service in Church
I spend a lot of time thinking, talking and working to build up volunteers. It is something I love to do, because I know that when people connect through meaningful service they are never the same. Most of what I write and post about is focused on ministry. Though what I share is most often … More Daddy’s Heart – Daughter’s Dreams
Cory Lebovitz 