It is January again. It is time for New Year resolutions and meticulous planning. Or at least that is what we used to do. Way back in January 2020, none of us had any idea what the year held. As we begin 2021, how do we make plans for our children’s and student ministries? Calendar the
This has been a frustrating year in leadership. 2020 has been challenging for all of us. It has been especially challenging for leaders trying to navigate their organizations through it. That includes pastors and the church. Yet, as I reflect on some of the decisions I have personally had to make this year, I realize some things
Did 2020 cause you to stop dreaming, to stop thinking big? It has for many. It’s why a setback can be a big opportunity. While many have stopped dreaming, you still can. It’s why we’re encouraging every pastor to re-engage with thinking big and envisioning what could be in 2021. That’s what followers of Jesus
While you’re probably amazed you’ve (almost) survived 2020 as a leader, if you’re thinking ahead like most leaders, you realize 2021 is just around the corner. How on earth do you plan in an environment like this? While no one knows the future, that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare. And while I have no greater
The deadline is five minutes away and you are scrambling to complete a simple task made difficult because you waited. I have been there, but I typically avoid such situations by planning in advance. Planning is engraved into my workflow. I was the student who sat down with all my syllabi prior to a semester
