Tweet I get asked frequently how I am able to get so much done and still take care of myself and my family. I pastor a large church. I maintain…
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Tweet Many people tell me they don’t make resolutions, because they don’t work. They can’t seem to keep them. And, apparently it’s true. Every year I see the same reports…
Tweet I am consistently asked for suggestions I have for moving to another city to plant a church or revitalize a church. I planted once in my hometown, so I…
Tweet I love team dynamics and organizational structures. I have written many times about what makes a healthy team, my expectations of team members, and elements to build health into…
Tweet As leaders, we all want to limit the risk in the hard decisions we make. Personally, whenever we are about to make a major change or launch some new…
In addition to the normal celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, I love the energy that Easter brings to a church. That energy, if channeled correctly, can fuel a church beyond one day per year. The problem I see with many churches, however, is that they stop the work put into the Easter services a few days too early.
Tweet Much of what a leader does can seem unproductive at times – and that is a good thing. For someone wired for production and progress – a checklist type…
Tweet I’m fairly productive as a person, but the truth is, I get distracted easily and have a hard time staying focused at times. If I didn’t have notes when…
Tweet Many of us start out with better dreams than we are currently living. The fact is I talk to a lot of frustrated people in my work. I meet…
Tweet I have a theory of pastoring successfully today. To be a kingdom building pastor you MUST be a community building pastor. I admit “must” is a strong word –…