Leadership
Leading with Integrity, Not Performance
Lead with Integrity, Not Performance In today’s world, leaders are constantly tempted to perform. We curate highlight reels on social media, polish presentations for boardrooms, and strive to appear more successful than we really feel. But performance-driven leadership rarely lasts. True leadership—whether in business, ministry, or family—comes from integrity. As a leadership coach in San…
Read MoreLeadership Pipeline
The Leadership Pipeline Why do you need a leadership pipeline? The leadership pipeline is one of the most critical pieces of the organizational culture with the least amount of attention typically given to it. You need a leadership pipeline if you want to develop anything beyond yourself. This applies to the for profit and non-profit…
Read MoreWhat do Church Elders do?
The Bible has much to say on the topic of what it means to be an Elder. I recently read a book by Alexander Strauch titled Biblical Eldership, and it did a good job of explaining many things regarding what Biblical Eldership can look like in the church today. Here are some questions and answers…
Read MoreAssad’s Reading List
This is not an exhaustive list of everything I have read in my life, however it is a current list of recommendations I would hand out. It may change a I continue learning and growing. I hope it is a help to you on your journey. Spiritual Formation The Gift of Being Yourself –…
Read MoreRest, Restore, Reconnect, Rejuvenate
Rest, Restore, Reconnect, Rejuvenate I have been traveling for well over a month now… It has been exciting, challenging and restorative in a few ways. As a family we have been on the go for just over three weeks and it has been a great time filled with many discussions, meals, walks, hikes and more.…
Read MoreFinding Inspiration
Have you had a difficult time finding inspiration? I find that at times in my life finding inspiration can be a challenge. In those times I tend to take my eyes off my goals. When my eyes are no longer fixed on my “Vision for my Life”, I can become discouraged and lose motivation altogether.…
Read MoreGreeter Training 101
I firmly believe the hospitality of God is the context for spiritual growth. We can show the heart of God to our regular attendees and first-time visitors each week, helping them to see a vision of the Kingdom of God. Below is a tool I have adapted from one of my Mentors, Hal Seed. This…
Read More4 Easy Ways to Set Achievable Goals
Everybody on the planet sets goals… albeit, some have loftier agendas than others. Still, people all over the world set goals. 2020 is here and I don’t know about you but for me… I have to set some goals. I have to set goals because there are some things I deeply desires to achieve. These…
Read More5 Steps to Leading A Church Membership Class
I have taken over 1000+ people through membership classes in my ministry career. There are amazing blessings and some interesting opportunities that are part of this process. Helping people become part of a church family is one of the most unique and rewarding aspects of pastoral work I have encountered. So much happens in these…
Read MoreTests | Leadership, Personality, Alignment, Spiritual
16 Personalities (Free) This is the Myers Briggs test, also known as the MBTI. Web: https://www.16personalities.com/ Get a concrete, accurate description of who you are and why you do things the way you do, for free. Enneagram (Free) Web: http://www.9types.com/rheti/index.php The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator can help you determine your Enneagram type. OCC Spiritual Gifts Survey Web: https://perceptyx.com/ocsg/dc/…
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