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Filling the Pipeline

Most senior leaders I talk to – in both the church and the marketplace – say their desire is to grow the next generation of key leaders internally. Yet few organizations find themselves in a position to act on this intention, and end up hiring key leaders from the outside. Why? Read more »

Finding God in the Changes

Musicians know that even the best melodies can quickly become usual and expected. So to bring emphasis, movement and depth to a song, they add a key change. This allows the song to take on a whole new life, and we hear its melodies in a fresh way. Read more »

Strategic Planning for Leadership in the 21st Century

In my role as senior professor at Dallas Theological Seminary I do a great amount of research as well as teaching. As president of The Malphurs Group I travel all over the United States. As a result, I have a feel for the
state of the church in America; and, it is not good. In this article I address what is wrong with the church, and then suggest what I believe is God’s solution. Read more »

Taking Care of “Sticky Issues” in your Church

In a recent survey to over a thousand churches, some very interesting responses help us understand the commonalities that often derail the work of ministry. The questions were each designed to determine how churches deal with common Human Resource issues. Read more »

Telling His Story in a Chaotic World

Experiences of life often shape how we view our world, our families and God. Many of us have had moments when life was turned upside down either through difficulties, revelation from God or just personal growth. It is true that God reveals himself in ways that allow each of us to serve Him uniquely. Read more »