There are a couple of volunteer teams which I have the honor of working directly alongside here at 12Stone. One of those teams is our Parking Warriors – a group of committed individuals who ensure that the first impression and last impression here at the church is as good as can be. We call them … More Perspective Shift
Have you ever appreciated the development process that exists in professional sports? Take for instance baseball. My wife has recently become a baseball fan, which is proof that miracles still happen today. A baseball club has a complex system of developmental levels which help to ensure a steady flow of top notch talent to their … More Building a Farm Team
Let me start off with a confession – I am “ASK” happy. I love to make ASKS of people. In my work at 12Stone there might be no greater joy than making ASKS of others. Now it’s probably a good time to pause and tell you what I mean by the ASK. The ASK is … More Just Ask
Leading a team might be one of the most exciting parts of ministry. There is nothing quite like gathering a group of people, helping them to come together and work in coordination to fulfill a vision. A group of people working together can accomplish more than we could ever imagine. “Never doubt that a small … More How to Lead a Volunteer Team
How do you bridge the gap of disconnection? Recently my mind and heart have been caught up with this question – specifically when it comes to the Sunday experience at our church. You see I believe the local Church is the single greatest thing happening on the planet. I also believe that every single person … More The Rule of 3
Leading a team has many nuances – but effectively our job as leaders boils down to 3 skills – getting people, connecting people and keeping people. (Click to tweet) While some people have a natural ability when it comes to connecting, ultimately I consider the work of “connection” to be a skill in which anyone … More How to Integrate a New Team Member
People do not just accidently end up involved in meaningful work. Natural gravitation moves us towards disconnected and uninvolved. Therefore the work of every leader is to create environments and opportunities where people can engage. One of the most common words used for this dynamic is “recruit.” Not everyone excels at recruiting. Some people get … More How to Recruit Someone to Your Team
Sometimes I get to sit down and share some of my personal thoughts, experience or opinions around working with volunteers. I, like many of you, am on the journey trying to become the best leader I can for the volunteers I serve alongside. Sometimes I come across a thought or a series of thoughts from … More 9 Questions to Build a Volunteer Team
I love taking risks on people. Of all the things you could risk on, people are by far the best risk. God created people with the ability to soar and accomplish great things – but with that comes the ability to crash and burn. Every time you trust someone you risk in some way. Some … More How to Raise Up a New Leader
If I could be perfectly honest with you – I dislike the New England Patriots. Perhaps that is because I am a Falcon’s fan. Or maybe deep down it is comes from a place of envy – because I have watched them experience such great success over the last 15 years. Whether you like the … More 4 Marks of an Elite Team
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