7C Grid for Potential Church Leaders
Do you think you might want to start and/or lead a church? Walk through this series of questions and see where you are on the other side. If you're already a pastor or church planter, it's not a bad idea to ask these questions of ourselves from time to time. Christ Do ...
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December 13, 2008
Leading Forward
Remember that epic scene from the film 'Braveheart' when William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson), with his face painted like a college football fan, inspired his men with these words? "Fight and you may die. Run, and you'll live...at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, ...
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October 28, 2008
6 Questions for Church Leaders and Planters
Why do some of us measure success by the ability to draw a crowd rather than making disciples? What would happen to our churches if we couldn't put on a great production? If you use [or plan to use] video teaching, would you consider video worship? Why or why not? Who's kingdom are ...
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October 16, 2008
Yet Another Reason to Pursue Your Dreams
If you're a parent, have you ever thought about the example you're setting for your kids? Of course you have. We watch what we say or do around them because every parent knows they pick up on EVERYTHING. I have to eat all my vegetables or else I'll hear the kids ...
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August 14, 2008
The Difference Between Mission and Vision
What's the difference between a mission and a vision? I spent some time reading various mission and vision statements from many companies, organizations, and churches. Some straight up get it. They know why they exist and they communicated it with a single, sticky statement. But I was surprised to see how many ...
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August 7, 2008
A Leadership Thought
I don't want to be the kind of leader who casts a shadow; I want to be the kind of leader who leaves a footprint.
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July 23, 2008
Play To Your Strengths
“Lord I Lift Your Name on High…” That’s the song I sang at the first youth ministry gathering I led back in 2001. As I was struggling with the three chords it took to play the song- I had a room full of students with blank stares. It was obvious to ...
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May 4, 2008
Leadership
Leaders lead regardless of a job title or position. I've seen this time and time again in my time in business, the military, and in ministry. Some of the top leaders in my life don't have any authority over my life- but they do have a lot of influence ...
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February 25, 2008
Top Ten Posts of 2007
2007 was my first full year of blogging and its interesting to look back at all that I've experienced and written about. I've really enjoyed this outlet for my thoughts as well as the connections I've made as a result of this site. Without further ado, here are the ...
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December 31, 2007
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