Recruiting is a challenging but crucial aspect of building a solid team. A lot is riding on the people you hire. They could make or break the success of your organization. While some ministries and organizations do an excellent job recruiting and hiring the right people, most don’t. According to a study by McKinsey &…
Read MoreMinistry teams are more than just a group of volunteers who “get things done”. They are the heart and soul of the church and offer a wonderful opportunity for others to serve the Lord with their talents. A strong ministry team also keeps a church healthy. Without a supportive team, pastoral staff and church leaders…
Read MoreDid you ever imagine how difficult it would be to expand your current leadership skills to include being a digitally savvy leader so you could manage a team working remotely? You wouldn’t be alone. Many leaders have struggled to adapt and innovate their approach to building a high-performance team remotely. Because there’s a lot to…
Read MoreLove them or hate them, team-building exercises work! They are an essential ingredient to a well-bonded team. Giving your team a way to let their hair down while working together to solve problems creatively can help them learn and get to know each other in a fun way. It also gives you, as a leader,…
Read MoreLeading a team to success is built on teamwork, respect, collaboration, trust, and connection. While each element has its own unique set of challenges, connection and collaboration can be the most difficult to garner, especially when remote, dispersed teams have become the norm. According to a Salesforce report, 86% of employees surveyed felt that a…
Read MoreWith the right tools and insights could you lead your team to the next level? You’ve surrounded yourself with a team of talented godly individuals who are committed to the organization’s mission, but are they using their strengths in the best way possible? It wouldn’t be unusual, or an indictment on your leadership, if some…
Read MoreLeaders have the ability to shape people and make an impact. They can make a difference to the world around them. Many people call themselves leaders, but how many are truly effective leaders? Ministry Insights strives to empower and develop leaders based on strengths. Let’s start by defining a few characteristics of a strong leader……
Read MorePastor Marty Tobin and his wife Debe have been leading marriage workshops for more than two decades. Typically, at the close of each session, workshop participants crowd to the front to speak to the couple. Some ask for additional counseling. Others ask the Tobins to speak at a retreat or invite them to their church…
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Turn Self-Awareness Into Other-Awareness By Joleen Graumann Relational capital is an intangible resource. Even so, we live in an age where relational capital has surged in value. Nurturing and managing healthy relationships is key to both personal and commercial success. Self-awareness – the ability to see personal strengths and weaknesses objectively – plays a big…
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We all react uniquely to new information and plans, which can result in team conflict. But most communication snafus can be avoided by simply understanding our differences and appreciating the strengths of others. That’s why we’re introducing QuickStyle Assessments. QuickStyle Assessments are a consolidated format of the Leading From Your Strengths report. Each team member’s…
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