senior pastor
April 15, 2014
"Should I tell my Lead Pastor About This NOW or LATER?" It's a question that most staff members struggle with. "When is the right time to share information with my Lead Pastor?" Naturally, you don't want to be a pest and "bother" him. At the same time, you don't want to hold onto information that may be vital to the church for a long time and deprive him of the opportunity to respond in an appropriate way in the appropriate time. Here is a good list to follow when deciding "Should I tell my Lead Pastor About This NOW or LATER?" that […]
October 15, 2013
Accountability is something we often want from others, but we rarely want to give to others. On a ministry team, accountability is crucial for things to run smoothly. We understand this when it comes to those who are under us in the organization, but we don't always treat it with the same respect when it comes to our OWN accountability. I made a decision long ago to have a habit of offering accountability instead of forcing my pastor to require it. I don’t know of any senior pastor who enjoys going into private detective mode and tracking down any member […]
June 18, 2012
Defensiveness is an issue that causes a lot of harm in mentoring relationships - or any relationship for that matter. When we are challenged, confronted, or questioned as Kidmin leaders - sadly we often respond with a knee-jerk, reflex response that does more harm than good. For years, my insecurity caused me to struggle with being defensive. Under the hurt feelings and protests is a deep sense that I’m not adequate, personally or professionally—or both. No one is above correction, and we can all learn to handle it with grace. Sometimes, I do a pretty good job of controlling my […]
February 27, 2012
Gratitude is an important component of any leader's life. Gratitude keeps you grounded, realizing that the world does not revolve around you. Gratitude helps you avoid the dreaded "entitlement mentality" - the idea that you deserve all the good that comes your way simply because you are so cute and special. Gratitude is important for relationships. People WANT to be around others who are grateful. Most people avoid those who are ungrateful or selfish. Gratitude is important for your own mental and physical health. Did you know: "A large body of recent work has suggested that people who are […]
December 19, 2011
Last week I had the privilege of traveling with my Senior Pastor, Rod Loy, for a very important trip. We were meeting with some of the leadership of our denomination to discuss the possibility of a VERY cool project that could make a major impact on Kids Ministry. It was exciting! During that quick, 24 hour trip, I was able to be a "fly on the wall" of sorts and get a glimpse into the kind of pressure my pastor faces on a daily basis. While I drove, his phone rang almost nonstop. In that short amount of time he […]