Podcast Episode #511
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We are asked for insights into different areas of church life on a consistent basis. Today, we cover the seven most frequent issues pastors come to us with.
Some highlights from today’s episode include:
- When church leaders are looking for a resources they mostly want to know what is best, not just what is available.
- You can’t microwave leadership development.
- Church revitalization has gone from something that was rarely discussed five years ago; now it is at the forefront of church discussions.
- A church will not be outwardly-focused if the pastor is not outwardly-focused.
The seven issues we discuss are:
- Where to go for answers and resources
- How to deal with business and leadership issues
- Dealing with critics
- Understanding how to revitalize a church
- Knowing how/when to begin at a church or exit a church
- Dealing with staff issues
- Leading a church to become outwardly focused
Resources mentioned in today’s podcast
Rainer on Leadership is a member of the LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network
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