church leadership
- Creative Leadership
Is It a Mistake to Pay Church Planters a Full Time Salary?
The largest church my father ever led in Charlotte, North Carolina was about 400 people. Certainly we had larger spikes…
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Yes, Apostles and Prophets Are in the Church Today – but Stop Calling Yourself One
I did a social media post last week that said, “If your social media bio or resume describes you as…
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The Audio Version of Maximize Your Influence is Here!
The wait is over, and the audio version of my book “Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work…
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As Churches Re-Open: Are We Asking The Right Questions?
With all the growing questions about how churches will emerge from this crisis, Dawn Nicole Baldwin – our growth strategist…
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Church Communication Directors: Here’s Your Secret Sauce
When it comes to being a successful and effective church communications or media director, here’s the secret: Be intentional. Be…
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My Most Popular Blog Posts of 2019
At the close of every year it’s interesting (at least for me) to see what I’ve written that resonates the…
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Should Pastors Spin Off Their Own Side Ministries?
In the last few years, we’ve seen a number of major pastors leave their church. In some cases it happens…
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Past Sin Does Not Make You A Better Spiritual Leader
At Cooke Media Group, we’ve developed a reputation for helping churches, ministries, and nonprofits handle crisis communications. No matter how…
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The 7 Most Common Ways Pastors Shoot Themselves in the Foot
I love pastors. I work with them regularly and have the greatest admiration for what they do. But when it…
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The Risks of Online Mentoring and Counseling
Between the ranks of executive mentors, pastors and religious leaders, coaches, counselors, therapists, and more, everyday, there are hundreds of…
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