Sometimes when I have some time off, I just want to “veg out” do nothing and not really think about anything. That is not a bad thing, I imagine we all do that. I have come to the realization, however, that I don’t feel as refreshed as I had hoped for. For me, I feel […]

This is NOT about body weight, but it IS about body building as in the 4th chapter of Ephesians. Christ gave leaders so that the body of Christ (The Church) would be healthy. PHATSO is the way I remember Edwin Friedman’s top six challenges for healthy churches. Ed wrote, “Generation to Generation” a powerful textbook […]

by Daryl Pichan, Emergent Leader Trainer Leaders regularly proclaim they want to make a difference in the lives of others.  Is this true for you?  If so, then I have a question for you: Is your tendency to speak more for others (we, they, you, many people, I’ve heard others say…) or do you lean […]

Three simple words in Emergent Leader have transformed the way that I lead. “Ask two more.” I think I have solid instincts. I think I am empathetic enough to read people pretty well. I’ve been told I am insightful and give good feedback and advice. I used to think that I was a good listener. […]

By Sue Easton, Emergent Leader Trainer Much of my work life has been spent in the business world so I frequently use examples from my experiences. In seminars, I often hear comments that reflect a concern that working within churches (and specifically working with volunteers) is very different from business and employees. However, I believe […]

Have you ever attempted to keep a toddler still? When sitting with my three-year-old granddaughter in church, I have this delusion that somehow she could be still. Perhaps one definition of a toddler is “constant motion” yet there are some rare and wonderful moments. When holding her in my arms or reading a book together, […]