The first element of lifelong faith formation is establishing a clear vision of maturing in Christian faith. Faith is a gift from God, guided by the Holy Spirit, and formed over time in families, rela...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" is a leadership classic that highlights many of the principles and practices that support effective leadership. As you review the lis...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux Leaders should be able to readily communicate the purpose, priorities and uniqueness of their faith communities to members as well as their neighbors and coworkers. This sample Soul Scri...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux Add The purpose of the retreat is to . . .Build trust and community among retreat participants.Share data gathered during the congregational review process.Share Interpretations of the d...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux The first few moments in focus group discussion are critical. The moderator must create a thoughtful, permissive atmosphere, provide ground rules, and set the tone of the discussion. A m...  Read More

“A Visioning Team is a small, cohesive group within an organization that provides leadership throughout the transformation process. It's guided by a capable leader who builds a positive, proactive tea...  Read More

Transformational leaders don’t run when they see a need for change. They embrace it and demonstrate the courage needed to navigate the required change. They realize that change happens on a macro-leve...  Read More