Sep 01, 2023

The Culture Series: Which of these descriptors describes your organization?

 


Does culture matter in an organization? Contrast the elements of good culture against dysfunctional culture below and ask yourself, which kind of culture do I want to be a part of? Then ask yourself how many elements of healthy culture are true of your organization.


Healthy Culture                                                   Dysfunctional Culture

I am appreciated I feel used

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Jul 05, 2023

The Bully Series: The close connection between narcissism and bully behaviors in the church

 



Bully behaviors in the church, whether from a board member, a pastor, or others in the congregation, are usually narcissistic behaviors. A bully wants to get his/her own way and will use whatever means possible to achieve their goals. This can include manipulation, creating leadership division, gossip, slander, passive-aggressive behaviors, threats, and intimidation. All of these are classic...

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Jun 30, 2023

The Bully Series: When church boards don't confront church bullies

 


Church bullies are toxic to the local church. They create divisions, and unhealthy alliances, spread gossip and rumors, and undermine leaders on a regular basis. They do this to accomplish their ends. They may be angry, they may have an agenda, or they may want to hurt leaders, whether boards or the senior pastor. But the end result of their toxic, unethical, and unbiblical behavior is to hurt...

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Jun 30, 2023

The Bully Series: How to spot a bully in the church



Newsflash: There are often people in a church who are bullies and get away with it because church leadership is too nice to call them out on their destructive behavior. Often we know something is not right, but how do we know when behavior has crossed a line and is unacceptable? Here are some behavioral signs that you may be dealing with a bully.


They have to get their own way. If a group decision...
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Jun 12, 2023

Toxicity in Leadership


 

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Jun 11, 2023

The role of senior leaders in creating open dialogue

 


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Jun 05, 2023

The danger of a culture of consumerism over disciplemaking in the church today

 


There is no country where the church has the American church's resources. And yet, with all the advantages it has: wealth; technology; training; strategy, and Biblical knowledge, we are not doing well in many congregations. In fact, we inadvertently hurt ourselves by focusing on the wrong things, which causes us to miss the best things. We are often building a culture of consumerism over...

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