by Derek Sanford | Jul 29, 2024 | Articles
Like everyone else, I’ve seen the video of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in what is said to be a mocking depiction of Jesus’ last supper with drag queens and other sexually charged characters. The Olympics X account has since posted that the scene was...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 5, 2024 | Articles
Feedback is invaluable. Regular feedback makes everyone better. It is especially valuable for volunteer leaders who are serving on your teams. For many volunteer leaders, they have important jobs outside the church space, but ministry is a new arena for them. It is...
by Derek Sanford | Jan 27, 2024 | Articles
The best version of you sounds like a self-help phrase or a health and wealth preacher’s mantra. “Maybe,” you’re thinking, “we should put aside trite slogans as our collective New Year’s resolution this year!” But not so fast. Let’s dwell here for a moment. Let’s...
by Derek Sanford | Jan 8, 2024 | Articles
All good teams have huddles. A football team huddles to call the next play. A softball team huddles before a game to get focused. A rock band huddles before the concert to be inspired and to discuss any last-minute adjustments. The same is true for volunteer teams in...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 11, 2023 | Articles
When the Fuel Gauge is on “E” Anybody who’s ever taken a road trip with me, knows that I have a complicated relationship with the gas gauge in my car. It’s not unusual for me to be running on empty down the highway. I like to push a car to its gas-guzzling limits....
