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.
Over the next few weeks, congregations will be taking up love offerings (hint, hint) and gifting their pastors with nativity-scene Christmas ornaments, sweaters, neckties, baked goods, and framed pictures of the church building. Some pastors have no problems...
Sacrifice is being willing to give up something good for something better. Life is full of boundless possibilities, but in order to transform a possibility into a reality we have to choose -- sacrificing the many in order to attain the one. My previous...
Successful leaders don't rest on their laurels, because leadership is not a title on a business card. Leadership is a living process - and that means growth, according to Ken Blanchard & Mark Miller in Great Leaders Grow. Ask any leader "what it takes to become...
If something is gained by personal sacrifice, how much more valuable is it to you? An athlete crossing the finish line for their first marathon appreciates that all the time and effort put in to training has been worth it. The same can be said for life. While the idea...
Last week I noticed something deeply disturbing. As long as I've been living, Thanksgiving was a day to relax with family, friends, football, while enjoying great food. It is the day when we express our gratitude and show appreciation. What's disturbing is how...
In a few days we will celebrate Thanksgiving. Historically, It is a day set aside to show how thankful we are. Families and friends will gather to eat, reminiscence, and watch football. It is the one-day we set aside to show our appreciation for all we have been...
It is not just a leader who needs to be encouraging in an organization. A leader needs to know how to surround themselves with a strong team that can also provide them with support when needed. A leader takes on a lot of responsibility. Because they have a position of...
Genuine encouraging words can only be spoken if believe in your team. People can quickly see through empty praise. If you are the type of person that struggles to delegate and prefers to do everything yourself, then you won’t find it very easy to be encouraging. The...
I didn't attend worship last Sunday at the Mars Hill Baptist Church because I was being a father. My son Josh & I were on a requiting trip at the University of Louisville. I'm excited to share pictures of his visit to the University of Louisville. It was an...
An encouraging word has the power to move mountains, yet harsh words can just as quickly kill ideas, motivation and inspiration. In The Message Bible puts it aptly: “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or truth - you choose" (Proverbs 18:21)....
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