Here are the top ten most popular posts from the Christian Leadership Reflections blog in two lists – one for 2020 and one for all-time. Interestingly, five of 2020’s top ten most popular posts are also on the list of all-time most popular posts.
Enjoy!
2020 Top Ten Posts
#1 How to Do a Risk Assessment: A Case Study
2020 Views: 2,844
Risk assessment isn’t complicated. I share my experience of creating a risk assessment for the organization I lead so you can see how easy it is to do.
#2 The Creation Mandate: Our Responsibility and Our Bridge
2020 Views: 2,132
All well-intentioned people have the same objective: to build a good world that will sustain and support a thriving humanity. This shared goal gives Christians a great way to build bridges into all other communities, which can lead to greater understanding. In today’s polarized society, we must make the most of this opportunity.
#3 Developing Values, Mission & Vision for Christian ministries
2020 Views: 2,010
Here’s a process for developing strategic statements for Christian ministries, including call, vision, values and mission.
#4 The Unique Challenges of Church Boards
2020 Views: 1,327
Why are church boards so susceptible to problems? If we can understand the unique challenges inherent in church boards, we should be able to address the problems.
#5 Christian Ministries: A Pandemic Update
2020 Views: 1,170
CCCC surveyed its members in September 2020 asking how they were doing so we could see how best to help them. In replying, our members shared a lot of great wisdom that other ministries could benefit from.
#6 The Unapologetic Apology: Saying “I’m Sorry” Well
2020 Views: 1,026
I find it annoying when someone says, “I’m sorry if I offended anyone.” That’s no apology! They’re only sorry that someone took offense! In other words, the person who took offense has the problem, not the one who caused the offense. If no one was offended, the offender wouldn’t feel the need to apologize at all.
#7 Church Donations: Quick & Easy Offering Plate Alternatives
2020 Views: 1,016
Here is a guide from CCCC for churches that so far have relied only on the offering plate for donations. A quick and easy guide to e-giving and other alternatives.
#8 Hope for the Church: Christmas & God the Father
2020 Views: 922
Jesus’ birth meant nothing to society at the time because they didn’t know about it. But God had already set in motion a plan that would change everything.
#9 Pluralism’s Challenges and Opportunities
2020 Views: 851
In theory, pluralism offers peace and opportunity for all, while in the contemporary Canadian experience it also offers conflict and challenge to religious people. Christians need to respond to both the challenge and the opportunity.
#10 Dreams and Discernment
2020 Views: 828
It is important that you consider the possibility that God might use a dream to say something significant to you. Here’s how to decide if God is using a dream, and if so, how to interpret it.
All-Time Top Ten Posts
#1 Developing Values, Mission, & Vision for Christian Ministries
Lifetime Views: 20,043
Here’s a process for developing strategic statements for Christian ministries, including call, vision, values and mission.
#2 The Unique Challenges of Church Boards
Lifetime Views: 11,549
Why are church boards so susceptible to problems? If we can understand the unique challenges inherent in church boards, we should be able to address the problems.
#3 The Unapologetic Apology: Saying “I’m Sorry” Well
Lifetime Views: 8,231
I find it annoying when someone says, “I’m sorry if I offended anyone.” That’s no apology! They’re only sorry that someone took offense! In other words, the person who took offense has the problem, not the one who caused the offense. If no one was offended, the offender wouldn’t feel the need to apologize at all.
#4 How to Do a Risk Assessment: A Case Study
Lifetime Views: 7,414
Risk assessment isn’t complicated. I share my experience of creating a risk assessment for the organization I lead so you can see how easy it is to do.
#5 From Human Wisdom to Godly Wisdom
Lifetime Views: 4,672
The Bible says a lot that applies to leadership, but so does human wisdom. Here’s how to know when secular leadership practices are acceptable in ministry.
#6 Design Your Own Spiritual Retreat
Lifetime Views: 4,074
Christian leaders need vibrant, healthy spiritual lives to follow God and lead his people. Here’s a way ministry leaders can conduct a balanced, 5-day retreat.
#7 Converting Mission & Vision into an End Statement
Lifetime Views: 3,773
A case study to show how to convert mission and vision statements into a policy governance End Statement for Christian ministries.
#8 Why You Need an Executive Assistant
Lifetime Views: 3,688
If you are a senior leader and you don’t have an assistant, there comes a point where you should. Once this point is crossed, it is a false economy to do without.
#9 The Creation Mandate: Our Responsibility and Our Bridge
Lifetime Views: 3,043
All well-intentioned people have the same objective: to build a good world that will sustain and support a thriving humanity. This shared goal gives Christians a great way to build bridges into all other communities, which can lead to greater understanding. In today’s polarized society, we must make the most of this opportunity.
#10 Program Evaluation 3 – Literature Review
Lifetime Views: 2,703
A well-done literature review will identify issues to research and generate new knowledge and insights that should lead to a cutting-edge program. Here’s how to do one well.
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