Author Archives for Jim Baker

Biggest Mistakes In Delegation

May 11, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

In recent articles we have written about why delegation is important, some of the hindrances to delegation, and the skills... Continue Reading


Top Six Delegation Skills

May 4, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

After watching several ministry leaders assume broader departmental responsibilities, I can say with confidence that one of the most difficult... Continue Reading


Why Don’t Church Leaders Delegate?

April 27, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Most church staff are notoriously bad at delegating. Delegation is proven to boost productivity, efficiency and effectiveness yet not all... Continue Reading


The Importance And Benefits Of Delegation

April 20, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

I have yet to come across a church leader who doesn’t confess that they should delegate more. Nor have I... Continue Reading


Six Resources For Building A Healthy Church Staff Culture

April 13, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

In our last post, Eight Church Staff Culture Building Assessments, Surveys and Questionnaires, we provided tools for building a more... Continue Reading


Eight Church Staff Culture Building Assessments, Surveys and Questionnaires

April 6, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Building a healthy and engaged church staff culture is a never ending process that requires a consistent and ongoing intentionality.... Continue Reading


A Self-Awareness Spiritual Practice: Recollecting Our Days

March 30, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

A well-known Christian therapist, who almost exclusively works with pastors, once noted “The number one problem I encounter with pastors... Continue Reading


Biases That Blind And Trap Us  

March 23, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

A bias is typically thought of as an unreasoned or prejudicial perspective or judgement. Some biases are innocent, but most often... Continue Reading


Four Pathways to Yes Conflict Resolution Procedure

March 16, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Navigating conflict is one of those “comes with the territory” responsibilities of church leadership. Yet, most ministers I know, myself... Continue Reading


When Is Self-Promotion Good And When Is It Bad?

March 9, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

In our last post we talked about Jesus’ path being one of humility rather than that of the ego driven... Continue Reading


Our Way Is Upward – God’s Way Is Downward

March 2, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

God hates pride, and He opposes proud people—but He loves humility, and He blesses humble people. So turn away from... Continue Reading


God’s Two Books

February 23, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Evidence strongly suggests that God has given us two inspired books from which to learn His ways: the Bible, and... Continue Reading