Posts by Kerry Bural
Leading from the Side
By Kerry Bural | August 25, 2010
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Leading from the Side
Leadership is a multi-dimensional beast. It’s also very personal in nature and everyone has an opinion about it—especially leaders! But, one approach that is often undervalued, is the art of leading from the side.
In my experience, leading from the side is just as important as leading from ...
Topics: Leadership, Team
Remembering Why
By Kerry Bural | June 28, 2010
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Sometimes, it helps to reflect on why you do what you do.
Because Jesus Christ changed your life.
Because you have a profound and divine calling.
Because you see hopeless people all around you.
Because you love people and care about their destiny.
Because you love people and care about their journey.
Because you believe in ...
Topics: Leadership, Vision and Mission
Interview with Shannon O’Dell of brandnewchurch.com
By Kerry Bural | June 24, 2010
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I recently connected with Pastor Shannon O'Dell and really appreciated his counterintuitive approach to ministry. His basic premise is that God is at work just as much in rural America as He is in the cities. His passion is to encourage pastors in their efforts, regardless of their size, with ...
Church or Ministry PR Crisis: Slaying the Beast of Erroneous Reporting
By Kerry Bural | June 9, 2010
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“I didn’t say that!”
An error has been made somewhere in the reporting process.
What should you do?
Unfortunately, journalists are humans too and subject to making mistakes just like the rest of us. If someone in your organization has made the mistake, I suggest that you read my previous post on Slaying the ...
Are You Working Your Systems or Are They Working You?
By Kerry Bural | May 25, 2010
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I’m a huge believer in organizational systems and processes as long as they play servant to calling, heart, vision and mission. With them, things get done and organizations move forward.
Without them, you simply can’t be effective or efficient.
The problem kicks in when we flip things around and make it all ...
Topics: Strategic
Interview with Director David Kiern of Journey to Everest
By Kerry Bural | May 20, 2010
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Recently, I had the privilege of connecting with David Kiern, director of Journey to Everest, to discuss the new film.
What is the film about, you ask?
I asked David the same thing and I was intrigued by his answer. “To me, the film is about discovering the adventures God has designed ...
Church or Ministry PR Crisis: Slaying the Beast of Open Mouth, Insert Foot
By Kerry Bural | May 3, 2010
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Occasionally, I run into a situation that calls for church or ministry PR crisis intervention. Thankfully, these situations are few and far between. You know how it happens; someone says something off-the-cuff that’s inappropriate, unaware that the cameras and recorders are rolling (remember, they are always on). Yikes.
It hurts when ...
