Author Archives for Jim Baker

A Four Step Problem Solving and Decision Making Structure

December 13, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

When facing challenging problems and important decisions it is critical that church leaders examine all of their options carefully. An... Continue Reading


The Question Church Leaders Must Answer

December 6, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

A common question church members and staff ask of church leaders is “Where are we going?” The same is true... Continue Reading


The Most Destructive Outcome of Micromanagement Supervision

November 29, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Micromanagement supervision is a management style whereby a supervisor closely observes or controls the work of subordinates. Much has been... Continue Reading


Alignment Of Current Ministry Initiatives To Your Strategic Plan

October 25, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

In the post, “Organizational Alignment and Integration – Why Most Strategic Plans Fail,” we examined the ten components of aligning... Continue Reading


The Two Critical Perceptions For Effective Church Staff Supervision

November 22, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Many skills and attributes are required to become an effective supervisor, but one rises above all others and can be... Continue Reading


Mastering the Six Core Competencies of Church Staff Supervision

November 15, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Over the years as an Executive Pastor I would marvel at the ability of a supervisor to excel in one... Continue Reading


Is Your Church Over-Led and Under-Managed or Under-Led and Over-Managed?

November 8, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

In the posts “Leadership Versus Management: What is the Difference” and “Management and Leadership – The Church Needs Both,” we... Continue Reading


Management and Leadership – The Church Needs Both

November 1, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

I get asked often about the differences between managers and leaders. I always start the answer with my belief that... Continue Reading


Organizational Alignment and Integration – Why Most Strategic Plans Fail

October 18, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Studies of various businesses and organizations reveals over 70% of strategic plans are never significantly implemented. My guess is this... Continue Reading


Seven Basis for Good Decision Making

October 11, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Ministers are regularly required to make difficult and far reaching decisions. Having a grasp of the various basis for decision... Continue Reading


Two Questions That Should Be Addressed in Decision Making

October 4, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

In the “5 W’s and 1 H Method for Decision Making” we examined a process for thoroughly analyzing any decision.... Continue Reading


What Are Your Church’s Divine Distinctives?

September 27, 2016 6:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The word “distinctive” is defined as a characteristic of a person or thing that distinguishes it from all others. Scripture... Continue Reading