April 29, 2021 2:01 pm
Published by Brian Dodridge
Last week’s post appealed for us to all to disclose rather than be discovered. As discovery of certain issues in one’s life (particularly church leaders) really limits the positive outcomes in a church context. For the notable national Christian leaders who have been “discovered” in the last couple years for their sinful ways, I wonder how the outcomes could have... View Article
April 23, 2021 11:16 am
Published by Brian Dodridge
Prefer a 3 minute video option of this content? Click here. Habitual sin? A one-time gross misjudgment? An addiction? Disclosure is better than discovery. Is that mindset a part of your church’s leadership culture? At some point in my ministry career I began to have the conversation with prospective staff ministers about errors they may make or systematic sins they... View Article
August 4, 2020 4:59 pm
Published by Brian Dodridge
What is best for your church…a practice? Procedure? Or policy? When a practice suffices, great. When a documented procedure is needed, do that. And save the policies for when those two aren’t enough. Too often churches become policy-heavy and the result is slowed ministry and confused workers. Over-the-top policies become “red tape” that stifles ministry progress. Yet, there are certain... View Article
