Jon Korkidakis

Welcome

Welcome to my site dealing with issues related to church leadership and teaching. If you are a leader, regardless of whether you serve in the church world or in the marketplace, I hope you will find something of value here. Leadership is hard, especially in today's climate.

The picture above was taken on my last trip to Greece where we got to visit some of the islands. This is a view of some of the iconic windmills found on Mykonos.

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Here are the Common Struggles Every Audience Shares.

Standing in front of people to deliver a message can be a daunting experience. We wonder if what we have to say will connect with people in real and practical ways. This is especially true in the context of the church, where the messages are vehicles of bringing hope and meaning into people's lives. In this post, I outline the common struggles that exist in every crowd, regardless of size. Knowing these will help you engage your audience in meaningful and effective ways.

The 5 Signs of Persecution and Why Canadian Christians Should Be Concerned

To talk about persecution in a country like Canada, is somewhat daunting considering we live in one of the best countries in the world. We certainly do not see the type of violence directed at Christians that we see in other parts of the globe.

The Two Main Factors that Determines the Winner in Any Election

If you live in Canada, you know that there is an election right around the corner. Canadian's go to the polls on Monday, October 21st, and if anything can be said about this election is that it's been a lesson in leadership missteps. Regardless, there are two factors that determine who wins an election.

What We Learned in the First Year of Live Streaming Our Services

Our church began live streaming our services a year ago this month. It was a decision that took some time in the making but we had become convinced it was a natural progression for our church. After a year of live streaming, this is what we've learned.