Confidence is important for leaders, but according to Kay Kotan and Phil Schroeder, confidence can easily tilt toward arrogance. They outline seven characteristics, such as vulnerability, integrity, and inclusiveness, that promote a balanced, humble confidence. Read their thoughts on the difference between confidence and arrogance in this week’s Leading Ideas at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/7-characteristics-of-humble-confident-leaders/
Laity Training with Ken Nash Available for Downloading/Streaming
Whether you are starting a new worship service, launching a multisite campus, or starting a whole new ministry, success often rises and falls on the involvement of the laity. In this three-session video curriculum titled Called, Rev. Dr. Ken Nash teaches best practices for creating and training a healthy launch team of laypersons. You will walk away knowing the pitfalls to avoid and will have the necessary tools to help each person find their place in the new ministry. The three sessions include the below video sessions and accompanying handouts and was recorded at Platte Woods UMC in April 2019.