If you're anything like me, then the chances are that you've had your fair share of struggles as a leader. These obstacles can be frustrating but in reality, aren't so much an issue to overcome rather than the everyday bumps in our careers and personal lives; this is what I write about on my blog.
I’ll admit, as a leader it’s quite easy to get caught up with a vision. It’s natural because as leader’s we’re encouraged to look out for opportunities and then take the lead in making things happen. But sometimes we find ourselves alone out front and wonder what...
Someone once said, "time flies when your having fun." I'd like to suggest that time flies whether you're having fun or not. In fact, time never stops. It seems that everyone's busy these days. And life shows no sign of slowing down. There are an endless number of...
Here's something you don't hear at most conferences and seminars: Behind every opportunity are obstacles. In 1999, I was installed as pastor of the Mars Hill Baptist Church of Chicago. However, as is so often the case, this opportunity came disguised as a seemingly...
Let's face it - winning is fun. I know some believe that "winning isn't everything," but why play the game if you're not playing to win? That's why I love Scripture, especially The Book of Hebrews. Hebrews 11 is about winners. It's God's Hall of Fame. These were...
When is enough…enough? Recently, I asked several people to explain to me exactly what they wanted. Guess what - NOT A SINGLE person could answer. Knowing what you want is the best way to avoid the temptation to pursue several things at the same time. That takes...
As I reflect on Easter Weekend at the Mars Hill Baptist Church of Chicago, I want to take a few moments to share what I'm learning as a leader. I eat, drink, and sleep leadership and my leadership vision is seeing it work without me. God allowed me to see that happen...
Every generation experiences change. In a relatively short amount of time, the Internet has moved from an occasional tool to one of the principal ways we communicate, entertain ourselves, and do work. Staying up-to-date on emails, social media and other means of...
On Sunday, March 15, 2015, the Mars Hill Baptist Church of Chicago celebrated Friends’ Day. We had our largest attendance this year. Every seat, including two overflows were filled to capacity. I believe God gave us a glimpse of how Easter 2015 will be. Therefore,...
Have you ever wondered what's the real reason you're not as far as you'd like to be spiritually? We blame it on the enemy, our busy lives, our careers, children, even the church we attend. The real reason you're not as far as you'd like to be spiritually isn't because...
I will never forget a couple who attended Mars Hill Baptist Church of Chicago for five years. They almost never missed a week. They would walk in, hear the message and the music, and walk back out. Week after week, in and out. They never met anybody. They never...
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