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…
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
I’ve always been intrigued by the rise and fall of King Saul of Israel. This is not a man who won a popular vote among the 12 tribes – this is a person hand-picked by God to be the first King of the nation of Israel. How does a man go from being selected and … More What Can Take You Out Today?
This past weekend was a marking one for our church. Near the end of our service we created space for people to come forward and receive prayer. Floods of people began moving forward…seeking prayer to break the chains of sin in their life…desiring prayers that God would send them and use them to build His … More The Effective Prayers of a Leader
A few months ago I shared some thoughts about listening to our feelings and listening for Holy Spirit prompts. I’ve noticed as of late that this topic keeps coming up in increased frequency. So I wanted to go back and revisit a few thoughts on following God and listening to our feelings. Because if we are … More I Don’t Enjoy My Role Anymore
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
Every growing organization experiences change. In truth change is one of the most consistent things in our life – people change, preferences change, culture changes – if you can name it, it can change. Here is the crazy thing about change – it is often polarizing in nature. Pick any sort of change: The Atlanta … More How to Handle Change
How do you celebrate a big win? I get some questioning looks when I tell people I am a Chicago Cubs fan. You see I was born and raised in the south, and generally am a fan of all Atlanta teams. I love rooting for my local team, however the Cubs have always been a … More 1908 Rings
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
Have you ever noticed that there are some people with whom you constantly struggle? They grate on your nerves; they easily highlight to you some of your strengths while frustratingly displaying their own weaknesses. In fact when you think about having to interact with them you almost think of them more like an object to … More Are You In The Box?
Cory Lebovitz 