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The Power Of A Humble Leader

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Gary Butler

We are in desperate need of ministers who authentically model Christ’s example of humble servant leadership and who also teach and inspire their congregants to follow Christ’s example. Continue reading →

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The Ideal Team Player

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Gary Butler

Patrick Lencioni’s The Ideal Team Playerbuilds on a foundation laid in his previous work, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Lencioni maintains that “real teamwork requires tangible, specific behaviors: vulnerability-based trust, healthy conflict, active commitment, peer-to-peer accountability, and a focus on results.” Continue reading →

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Greatness Requires Practice

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Gary Butler

Practicing Greatness: 7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders ($13 for the Kindle version on Amazon) is an extremely practical and helpful book. It focuses on seven disciplines: Self-awareness, Self-management, Self-development, Mission, Decision making, Belonging, and Aloneness.  Throughout the book, McNeal’s quick mind and keen insights are obvious and evident. The … Continue reading →

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Secrets for Reaching and Keeping Church Guests

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Gary Butler

Greg Atkinson’s Secrets of a Secret Shopper: Reaching and Keeping Church Guests, (Kindle Edition $5.95 on Amazon) is a great book with lots of valuable insight and practical advice. What makes the book unique is that Atkinson brings the perspective of … Continue reading →

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Your Church Can Be a Scrappy Church

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Gary Butler

I appreciate Thom Rainer for a number of reasons. First, Thom does his best to be an encourager. Second, Thom strives for both clarity and simplicity in the advice and counsel he offers to today’s pastors. And third, Rainer is … Continue reading →

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