Show Up Filled Up By Practicing Self Care
“Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After...
3 ways to “Boost your EQ”
Growing up, I often heard of people discussing IQ scores. (IQ = cognitive intelligence) Then I saw a TV show that traced the life of...
DNA of Multiplication
Planning to Reproduce Many churches have mission statements that reflect the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. For example: Reach – Teach – Send...
Church Revitalization Is Possible
Dictionary.com defines replanting: “To plant (something) again or in a new place…” With regards to a church replant, a church avoids permanent closure by recognizing...
Practice What You Preach
Sunday services are filled with information that the pastor/preacher hopes will be life-transforming for the listeners. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves (Pastors) so busy in...
Counter-Cultural Life
The words counter-culture may seem odd to many within the church world. I mean, aren't we supposed to be in "the world" in order to...
Pastoring in a Time of Crisis
The purpose of the church is to reach those who are far from Christ and to help them become true disciples. The hope is for...
Possibly TMI
Let me give you insight into what just happened to me. My intention was to go into my bathroom and take a shower. Meaning I...
Leaders Make the Tough Decisions
According to John Maxwell - everything rises and falls on leadership. Leadership consists of making decisions. Decisions are the genesis of progress and forward movement....
Beyond Leadership 101
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of effective leadership, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page regarding what a leader actually is. There...
7 Things You Don’t Have Time for When Pursuing a BHAG
Within my “tribe” we speak of BHAGS – Big Hairy Audacious Goals. Big goals require commitment and focus. You don’t have time for the things...
Quotes from Global Leadership Summit – GLS 2019
Although I wasn't in attendance this year (I'm currently in the Philippines), I have been following the hashtag #GLS19 on Twitter. Here are some of...