Creating Opportunities for Discipleship

by: Dave Bair

Dave Bair, Discipleship, growing in discipleship, opportunities for discipleship, serving your church

Does your church makes it easy to take the next step in discipleship?

It’s Time to Shift Your Planning Horizon

by: Dave Bair

Dave Bair, Horizon Storyline, Planning, busy life, planning horizon

There are many techniques to help a busy life, and one of the most important is getting clear on your planning horizon.

The Most Powerful Impact on a Giver’s Money: Just Ask

by: Dave Bair

Dave Bair, Generosity, Giving, impact on giving

Any time you are asking people to give money, follow this six-step process to create a well-formed invitation.

Get Flexible: 4 Communication Channels to Consider When Crafting a Message

by: Dave Bair

Communication Channels, Dave Bair

There are four main communication channels to consider when crafting your message.

Mind the Gap: 2 Ways to Prevent Communication Breakdowns

by: Dave Bair

Communication, Dave Bair, communication breakdowns

Think of the last time you shared a message and didn’t get the response you anticipated. Here are 2 ways to help you prevent those communication breakdowns.

Navigating Your Vision – Lessons from a Balloon Pilot

by: Dave Bair

Dave Bair, Navigating Your Vision, Vision, ballon

As a balloon pilot, I have learned how to plan for the things that I can control and respond to the forces that I cannot, while still aiming at specific target. Here are three vision lessons leaders can learn from piloting a balloon.

4 Habits of a Discipling Leader

by: Dave Bair

Dave Bair, Disciple, Discipleship, Discipling Leader

We are striving to change our behavior to follow in the ways of Jesus. The best way to do that is to discover when we miss the mark and then get better.

6 Tips to Closing the Values Gap

by: Dave Bair

Dave Bair, actions, aspirations, espoused values, lived-out values

At times, the distance between our espoused and lived-out values can be visible and even painful. How do we, in those times, create more alignment between our aspirations and our actions?

Steps to Measure and Monitor Your Church Ministry Teams

by: Dave Bair

Church Ministry Teams, Dave Bair, Measure, Ministry Team, Monitor

Few church leaders actually measure and monitor the performance of their church or their ministry team. 

Planning Takes Too Long

by: Dave Bair

Church Community Builder, Dave Bair, Planning

Leaders may hear “Planning takes too long. Let’s just get started,” but they need to be willing to focus on the outcome desired before starting.