July 13, 2016 6:00 am
Published by Brian Dodridge
How do those who come to your church feel about your church’s communication? During a recent vacation, I saw a variety of good and poor communication from leadership. It reminded me what it might feel like to be a church member (not in a staff or leadership position) and to not be well-informed regarding church issues. I had a airplane... View Article
June 22, 2016 5:28 am
Published by Brian Dodridge
The meeting was tracking well. One particular individual was contributing helpful information and insightful remarks to those in the meeting. But then… they couldn’t stop. They kept talking. And before long, their extra contributions caused us to forget what their meaningful contribution had been. One more point, one more remark, one more anecdote. It soon becomes white noise for all... View Article
June 9, 2016 5:00 am
Published by Brian Dodridge
I like to read leadership books. What I don’t like is reading about myself in a book and it not being a compliment. I guess I had delusions of grandeur that if I were to be mentioned in a top shelf leadership book, it would be for some sort of example where I’d been part of something good. But that’s... View Article