pastoring

The Number-One “Vision Problem”

I believe in the importance of vision and leadership. Still, I’ve grown almost allergic to the statements that seem to be so common about having and casting a vision. It’s why

The First Priority of Leadership

What’s the first priority of leadership? Character. It matters more than leadership techniques, skills, or even results. The results that matter, after all, flow from character. I’ve been thinking about this

Pastors and Deep Change

According to Robert Quinn, self-change is crucial to leadership. The organization — for instance, the church — will not change unless the leader (the pastors) experience deep change. Leadership is not so much a set

Three Avenues to Joy

When I look back at what I’ve experienced in church planting these past two or so years, three joys stand out: 1. The joy of risk — There’s something joyful about sticking

Pastors and Social Media

Daniel Yang is a church planter in Toronto. I’m excited about his work at Trinity Life Church, and have been impressed by his use of social media. I’m grateful that Daniel