Recently, I realized with even more clarity that these church leaders and churches are not our patrons, they are our partners. I have always said it in our Friday night leaders’ meetings, that it would be a boring weekend without them and their students, and it really is true.
Category: on Ministry
The power didn’t go out but the electricity did
Yesterday at 12:57pm the power went out. On an ordinary day, it might be an occasion to slow down, choose a board game and relax. But this was not that kind of day. Within the next 5 to 8 hours, we were expecting over 1000 guests and about 100 staff to join us for our largest Winter Teen Retreat weekend in years.
How to say no without saying no
Regardless of the method, our goal is still to always say yes. To find a way to exceed expectations and serve customers, guests, and coworkers, in a way consistent with our mission, vision and values.
Why you should absolutely, positively always say yes.
I’m embarking on an experiment: for the next two weeks, I intend to answer yes exclusively. Sure, there are risks associated with the experiment, but I’m confident we can all learn something.
I wish you’d thought of that!
Great leaders understand that the best ideas are other people’s ideas. And, while the tendency may be to try and hold on to the credit and the control, they recognize that giving those things away will do more for the success of their organization than holding on tight.