Tweet The way you start a new position almost always determines how effective you will be and how you will finish. I have learned that in church revitalization the early…
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Tweet It has been said that “Bad Culture Eats Vision“. I’ve learned that to be true. No matter how strong a vision is if the culture is bad the outcomes…
Tweet Do you know the number one change needed for an effective church revitalization? It’s not programs, systems or structure. Everyone always things about those first. Those are easy to…
Tweet There are a few lesser-known traits that effective leaders just seem to have. People don’t celebrate these traits as much as traits such as risk, courage or hopefully character…
Tweet I have learned there is usually one key element found in a successful church revitalization. A sense of desperation I’m not saying it can’t be done without this. But…
Tweet New leaders bring new ideas. The organization is expecting a new leader to energize the organization and interject momentum. That means change and brings its own set of challenges….
Tweet I’ve got a strong word for some of my pastor friends. I might be late to saying this and would love not to have to be someone to say…
Tweet Pastor, I am convinced one of the most kingdom-minded things you can do for your church is to lead the church as if you aren’t going to be there…
Tweet Are you up for a challenge? How about trying to read the Bible through this year? It’s not too late to start. I’ve heard so many people who would…
Tweet Talking with people in authority positions recently, I’ve discovered a major frustration. It is another COVID related issue. (Aren’t there a lot of those?) Some things will never return…
Tweet There has never been a better time to be a leader than today. I have been a student of leadership and a practicing leader for over 30 years and…
Tweet Occasionally a young father will come to me wanting to know how to be a better husband or father. One thing they specifically ask is how to make the…
Tweet It’s Christmas season again. Seems to come every year about this time. The most wonderful time of the year. I hope this is your best Christmas ever! There’ll be…
Tweet Want a guaranteed better Thanksgiving? Perhaps even the best Thanksgiving ever? I actually believe Thanksgiving may be one of the most “Christian” holidays we can celebrate. As followers of…
Tweet Ever wonder the secret to being a more thankful person? I believe the secret to being thankful is in learning to be more content. We give thanks out of…