God is constantly working in and through us but our decisions can affect how much of that work people can see. Jesus warns us to be careful of what kind of fruit we produce, as well as the fruit of those who surround us. Are you letting God’s work fully shine through, or are you blocking it? Take a look at some easy ways to determine what kind of fruit you’re producing, and to make sure it is good.

Working on a team can be the best or worse thing. Some teams are unified and work like a well-oiled machine. Other teams are just a massive competition and make for a stressful work environment. As leaders we play a vital role in make sure our teams function well and provide a rewarding, unified work experience for the members. Knowing what types of people you have on your team and recognizing the types of people you need on your team is the first step in the right direction.

Spiritual gifts are some of the fantastic benefits to following Jesus. They’re also highly mysterious and sought after by many Christians who want to know what unique gifts God gave them so they can find where they fit in the Kingdom of God. In today’s blog post, we challenge the idea that spiritual gifts are just something for the individual, but instead beneficial to the whole body of Christ. When we move from “me” to “we” in our thinking it helps spiritual gifts take on a whole new, communal meaning that is rich and deep.

One of the great things about mankind is that we’re not all the same. Our different natural wirings helps to make relationships more interesting and allows to teams to be well-rounded. However, our different viewpoints can make things tense at times. In today's blog we present some clarifying questions that will help you determine a person’s preferred viewpoint so you can better understand how to best work together.

Isn’t it the best when people visit your church? The chance to introduce more people to Jesus. The opportunity to make new connections and have the blessing of more people’s unique gifts and talents. But what if the people visiting your church feel so alone and awkward that they decide not to return? No one wants to turn people away from church, but so often we do it without realizing. This can be helped by the Five Minute Rule!

So often in ministry it’s easy to start tweaking little things here and there when something isn’t working quite right. Adjust some levels on the sound system, fix the lights, move the chairs around, change the music, get a new kids ministry curriculum, start a new program, discontinue a program. The list goes on and on. However, all of those changes only address the symptoms, not that actual issue. If you want something to change, focus on your mission.

Resolutions…some people live for them and others run from them. Setting intentions for the new year is important, even though the idea of setting a goal you may not reach is daunting to some. But what if, instead, you started your year with a promise from God through scripture?

Cultivating a missional focus within your organization is crucial. But how do you do it well? We came up with seven essentials to weave into the DNA of your organization to help you succeed.

Do you ever think to yourself, “Is my life and work having any kind of impact”? The answer is a resounding yes! The real question is, “What do you want to be remembered for? “ What type of impact are you making?

Equipping people is life giving. What if you could do it better?

God’s heart is global. His heart is for the broken.

Diversity is great! But, different people need different types of leadership.

Developing leaders is difficult. Jesus’ example gives us a great approach.

Transformational leadership is great. But what if there's more?

Feeling stretched too thin? Let the Fit & Flourish framework help you!