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Awkward Baby Dedication Moments

Posted by Kenny Conley | Baby Dedication | 0

In over 20 years of hosting 100+ Baby Dedications, mistakes were made. A few things didn’t go as planned and some moments were epic disasters. Let me tell you about three awkward Baby Dedication moments and how they helped me grow as a leader and minister to families. You’ll have your own moments, but hopefully you won’t have to share mine!

Are You Driving Your Ministry with Your Eyes Wide Shut?

Posted by Kenny Conley | Leadership | 0

As reluctant as we would be to drive a vehicle without a speedometer, a gas gauge, or a temperature gauge – it’s amazing how many of us lead ministries for years paying little (if any) attention to the data, feedback, and metrics that describe what is happening under the hood.

Baby Dedication Gifts – A Collection of Ideas

Posted by Kenny Conley | Baby Dedication, Family, Ideas | 1

Baby Dedications are an opportunity for churches to partner with parents as they make commitments...

Wins are Better than Goals

Posted by Kenny Conley | Ideas | 0

Goals are important. Goals are critical. But wins are better. Without wins, you are less likely to achieve your goals. For instance, let’s say the sports team you play for has a goal of winning the national championship. What is necessary to achieve this goal? Winning every game. It’s multiple, incremental wins that lead to achieving goals. Without wins, goals don’t happen.

Respect the Role You Are In

Posted by Kenny Conley | Leadership | 0

Anyone who leads in ministry understands the overwhelming nature of the weekly task list. Every week, there are errands to run, environments to prep, slides to design, resources to organize, people to call, and dozens of similar things screaming for your attention. The list NEVER stops demanding your time – its the nature of ministry. However, we need to think about your relationship to all the items on your task list. Did you know that your time spent working on your weekly task list actually DEVALUES the role God has placed you in? It’s true. You (and I) need to take another look at the things we do every week.