This edition of Whiteboard Wednesday is a reprise of a popular episode! We hope you enjoy this powerful post from the past! Season 5 is coming on the Wednesday after Labor Day! Taking another look at the Leader-Follower Matrix, which kind of follower would make the best emerging leader? On the Leader-Follower Matrix, there are two axis. The first is concerning the …
Whiteboard Wednesday: Why Plant a Church?
This edition of Whiteboard Wednesday is a reprise of a popular episode! We hope you enjoy this power post from the recent past. Season 5 is coming on the Wednesday after Labor Day! It goes without saying that church planting leads to new congregations. But planting can also spark renewal and revival for the established sending churches, too. On this …
Relational Leadership in the Church – Whiteboard Wednesday season 4: episode 11
A mentor once said to me, “It is seldom that our theology gets us into trouble. More often, it is our relationships that cause us trouble.” Relationships are tricky for all of us, but especially for those of us who lead. Today we explore some thoughts on relational leadership. Note: This is the final episode of Season 4! Look for …
The 4:12 Leadership Barrier – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 4: Episode 10
In 35 years of church leadership, I’ve recognized that one biblical principle is more often associated with healthy and missionally-effective churches than any other… The 4/12 principle. Paying close attention to the 4/12 principle sets healthy priorities, healthy relationships between church leaders and the congregation, and values those processes that should be high value in the church. There is not …
Balancing the Missional End Game – Whiteboard Wednesday season 4: episode 9
Balancing the Missional End Game is a constant challenge for leaders in the 21st Century. The Bible teaches us that kingdom transformation and personal conversion are complementary missional priorities, not mutually exclusive goals. When we pit these two missional trajectories against one another, we end up committing the error of mere social activism on the one hand, or the error …
The Power of Team – Whiteboard Wednesday season 4: episode 8
In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Scott Lokers, Transition Ministry Catalyst for the Luminex team, shares more about the power of working within a team. Many of us in leadership have an independent streak which enables us to get things done. But if we want to be most effective, we will “lead with.” As unique as Jesus’ ministry is, He doesn’t do …
The 16% Gap – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 4: Episode 7
In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, John Messer, our Leadership Development Catalyst, shares more about how we can move change throughout an entire congregation. Leaders are change-agents who influence the adoption of new ideas, processes, and innovations. Casting vision — presenting what could be — is the most common way of connecting with other visionary people and those who are consider “early …
How People Belong In Your Church – Whiteboard Wednesday season 4: episode 6
In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, we take a look at the social architecture of your church. How do people connect and belong in a church plant or any established church? People need different social environments to meet different social needs as they connect with others. Intimate environments of two or three Personal environments of 5-12 Social environments of 20-50 Public …
Key Habits to Cultivate in the Midst of Change – Whiteboard Wednesday season 4: episode 5
In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Rev. Paul Burmeister shows us five helpful habits to cultivate when we are going through a season of change. Keep the Gospel central Refresh Prayer Return to the Vision Equip God’s people Celebrate what God is doing! What would you add? What habit do you struggle to maintain in times of stress and transition? How has …
Techniques for Pastors Leaving Well – Whiteboard Wednesday season 4: episode 4
Today we welcome back Art Wiers, recently retired Luminex team member, to the Whiteboard! He’s talking about how a pastor can leave their congregations well in times of transition. How do we land the plane well? Art offers three key techniques: Plan Ahead Be Ready for the Unexpected Positive Completion Thanks Art, for all your years of service and …