Tag Archives: Leadership

YOU Want ME to Run the Special Needs Ministry? Cindi Ferrini

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Dr. G

BUT, if your church is considering getting a Special Needs Ministry off the ground, here are some things to consider for choosing the right person to get that ministry going: Continue reading →

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On losing my pastor

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Dr. G

My pastor announced his resignation yesterday. I’ll miss him greatly. Continue reading →

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4 thoughts on being a church leader with alcoholism

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Shannon

Bring your stories of redemption, we say. Your testimonies of sobriety are welcome here. But if you’re in the muck right now, we’d really rather you clean yourself up because we don’t really want to get dirty. Continue reading →

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Four challenges of leading disability ministry as a special needs parent…Shannon Dingle

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Dr. G

If the parent of a child with special needs wants to serve or lead in disability ministry at your church, don’t say no. But do ask some questions out of love, knowing that these parents willing to serve also need to be served too. Continue reading →

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Do some disabilities predispose individuals for leadership?

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Dr. G

I thought I’d share links to a couple of excellent articles for your reading pleasure that postulate specific advantages to two hidden disabilities in the formation of successful leaders. Continue reading →

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Key Strategy #2…Building a team

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Dr. G

We’ve also sought to establish a culture that other strong leaders with big visions can join. We’re not just providing a service…we’re part of a movement. And movements need lots of high-capacity leaders with big visions. And we need to learn from other high-capacity leaders if we’re to honor God by doing what we do with a level of excellence that reflects His nature and character.
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Six Key Strategies

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Dr. G

During March, we’ll share six “Key” strategies…operating principles and approaches that provide a framework for our staff and volunteers when unexpected opportunities arise. Continue reading →

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What Christians (and the church) can learn from Planned Parenthood

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Dr. G

Why can’t Christians be as bold and confident in advancing our cause as the Planned Parenthood folks and other “progressive” organizations are in advancing theirs?
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Faces of the movement…John Knight

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Dr. G

As a leader you know you should ‘do something’ about all those people with disabilities around you – but what? If you’ve been stuck about what to do, maybe its because you don’t have the proper motivation. It isn’t really about them, but about your pursuing your own joy in God! Continue reading →

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High Risk, High Reward…Disabilities and Leadership

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Dr. G

I’m not so sure about the impact of visible disabilities upon ability to perform effectively in leadership positions, but there’s interesting evidence to suggest that traits associated with hidden disabilities may be very adaptive for some leaders.
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