This article was originally written as a follow-up to a talk called, Facing the Elephants with a room full of Executive Pastors at the XP-Seminar. But whether you lead a church, nonprofit, team, or […]
Transitions are no longer occasional disruptions. They are becoming the defining leadership challenge of the next decade. Founder exits, board assertiveness, identity collapse, marketplace crossover, and rising leader isolation are reshaping what change looks […]
What do scuba diving, salary spreadsheets, and severance packages have in common? According to Fletch, more than you think. Matt Davis interviews Fletch in Episode 55, Balancing the Business Brain and the Pastoral Heart. This […]
The decision to let a pastor go is never an easy one. But once the decision has been made, it’s important to handle the situation with grace, dignity, and respect. After all, this is a […]
A question that lingers in the hallways of church offices and in the hearts of some pastors is, “Is there life after vocational ministry?” We know ministry work […]
Growing up in Southern California had its constants—the eternally pleasant 75-degree weather, the ever-congested freeways, and the notoriously high cost of living that always seemed to outpace a pastoral salary. It also had its unpredictability—the […]
When I was a pastor, I would have days where I thought I was the luckiest person on earth. Standing in front of a couple renewing their wedding vows, preaching a message I was passionate […]
Church transitions are difficult, but they don’t have to be destructive. No one gets into church leadership to scatter the sheep. They often want the best for the church and its members, but the transition […]
