I’ve got a secret.

In every endeavor that I pursue, there is a point where it goes from good to great… but it has nothing to do with me. The tipping point comes when I find someone who is great at whey they do… and then I get out of their way.

It would be depressing if the outcome weren’t so great. =)

We’re nearing the end of first generation of mega-church pastors. And more and more, I’m hearing that as budgets and attendance are dropping, these leaders are tightening their grips. They’re trying to re-engage the hell-bent spirit that grew the church at the beginning.

It’s a shame because this chokes the spirit of the staff rather than releases it… which is the key to reinvention, creative solution and growth.

Is it possible that the church leaders have learned the first-half of leadership, but not the second half — succession? Hmmmm.