Healthy Behavior

My father-in-law was a no-nonsense businessman who worked a 600 acre farm. Fiercely independent, he liked to play by his own rules.  When he bought a new piece of machinery, he would...

Once upon a time there was a congregation that wanted a mission statement. They appointed a committee that worked hard....

Guidance for congregations to prevent and address violence, abuse, harassment, inappropriate behavior, building security, and other threats to safety.

Your congregation is committed to growth and understands that growth in numbers results from other kinds of growth. You also know it is important to set goals and measure how well you are...

"Your actions are speaking so loudly, I can hardly hear what you are saying." This is a quote from a...

I grew up eating a lot of ethnic northern European foods. I would often get comments in the workplace lunch room about the leftovers I had brought in that day.  I remember one comment about...

Church leaders that I work with are often frustrated with the slow, almost glacial speed of change in congregational life.  What might take a month or two in the workplace takes a year in the...

Here are some more tips for the savvy leader to learn how to recognize and respond to drama both in themselves and others. (adapted from the book The Drama-Free Office: A Guide to Healthy...

Because of our strong attachments in our congregational communities, emotions can run high during times of change. The energy produced can be creative or destructive.  The savvy leader...

As we head into the holiday season, it's a good time to bring attention to the practice of self-management....