Top 10 Most Popular Posts In 2022 10 Tips For Setting Healthy Boundaries For Church Leaders How To Set Boundaries With Harmful People Radical Soul Care For Church Leaders January Is A Great Time To Create An Annual Spiritual Growth Plan Could Code Switching Be Why People Aren’t Returning To Your Church? How To Deal With A Control Freak Boss... Continue Reading
The Sacred Structures Website offers over 75 free church leadership resources for pastors, ministers and lay leaders. Here are the Top 10 Most Read Church Leadership Resources In 2021. 25 Questions Every Pastor Search Committee Should Ask Shared Team Values Exercises New Ministry Proposal Template Church Safety and Security Policy Manual SWOT Analysis Strategic Planning Tool Church Staff Interview Questions... Continue Reading
I am grateful for the many readers of my weekly blog and like to take the opportunity at the end of each year to share the most read blogs found on my website. Here are the Top 10 Most Read Posts In 2021: The Story of the Three Bricklayers What Does The Bible Really Say About Judging Others? What Does... Continue Reading
Many who are in vocational ministry are beginning to accept the uneasy reality that for the remainder of their career they will have to deal with an increasing divide over an array of social, political and theological issues. Though there are always two extremes that demand the spotlight, the truth is there is an entire spectrum of positions and most... Continue Reading
After decades of observation I can say with some assurance that churches in America tend to lean toward either authoritarian or egalitarian philosophies in their polity and leadership structures. And, that an increasing number of Protestant churches have made a conscious and determined choice to embrace patriarchal authoritarianism. Further, most see patriarchal hierarchy as divinely ordained and planned by an... Continue Reading
Below are links to the Top 10 most popular Sacred Structures blog posts in 2020. Happy New Year! Two Key Ingredients In Leading Church Change The Story Behind The Jesus Prayer The Spiritual Practice Of Prompted Prayers How To Disagree Without Being Disagreeable The One Question Test To Identify A Micromanager Pastor How Do You Discern God’s Will? Understanding The... Continue Reading
These are indeed extraordinary times we are living through. The COVID-19 Crisis and the constant media coverage has created an air of anxiety we all are breathing. And, our bodies are carrying this stress and palpable sense of dread whether we realize it or not. The Welcoming Prayer is a contemplative practice that can help sustain you through these uncertain... Continue Reading
Not surprisingly, when Gallup polled Americans and asked them to think about the best teacher they ever had, the most common word they used to describe them was “caring.” What students need at their core is caring. As a wise teacher once said, “at the end of the day, they won’t remember all we taught them, but they will remember... Continue Reading
Dear Friends, Big news! I’ve been working hard to expand the sacred art side of my business and have just launched a brand new art gallery website. I’m celebrating with a special launch promotion. Details below! SacredStructuresArt.com is the new home for my artwork. There, you’ll find all of my available original art, as well as images of art... Continue Reading
Below are links to the Top 10 Free Resources in 2019. To view all 75 Sacred Structures Free Resources click HERE. Happy New Year! Church Or Ministry SWOT Analysis Worksheet New Ministry Proposal Template Measure What Matters – 100 Meaningful Church Metrics Ministerial Staff Annual Evaluation Template Administrative Staff Annual Evaluation Template Church Staff Annual Goal Template 25 Questions Every... Continue Reading
Below are links to the Top 10 most popular Sacred Structures posts in 2019. Check in next week for the Top 10 Free Resources in 2019. Merry Christmas! Can You Recognize Narcissism When You See It? How Can Church Leaders Remain Accountable? Church Leader, Your Congregation Expects You To Make These Decisions Focus On The Future: How To Foster Staff... Continue Reading
In the article, What Is Oneness With God? , we explored the historical Christian meaning of the term oneness with God. In this article we explore further what Scripture says about oneness. Jesus expressed oneness in his prayer “That all may be one as you, Father, are in me and I am in you” (John 17:21). When Jesus talks about... Continue Reading
Jim is a Church Organizational Leadership and Management Coach, Consultant and Trainer. Throughout his career Jim has demonstrated a passion for showing Pastors and Ministers how to use organizational tools for church and personal growth and health.
More About Jim“For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ.” Colossians 2:5