6. NOT FOLLOWING THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. The Spirit’s presence within us enables us to understand and interpret the Word. Jesus told His disciples “when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). He reveals to our...
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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.
Mistakes Were Made: My 7th Mistake
7. DWELLING ON THE “WORST CASE” SCENARIO. As one who recognizes the validity and importance of spiritual gifts, one of my dominate gifts is discernment. It can be a positive gift when God’s in control of my life. However, when I try to take...
Mistakes Were Made: My 8th Mistake
8. WAITING UNTIL THERE IS A PROBLEM TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK. As a pastor, I understand the importance of encouraging others. It empowers others to reach their fullest potential. Furthermore, it motivates them to want to go the extra mile. Because I can fall victim to...
Mistakes Were Made: My 9th Mistake
9. STAYING TOO BUSY. I’ve too often made the mistake of assuming that since I’m busy I’m adding value. It’s very possible to be constantly busy and be completely ineffective. By the way, email can be the biggest trap of all. If I wanted...
Mistakes Were Made: My 10th Mistake
Leadership Guru, John Maxwell is known for saying: “Everything rises & falls on leadership.” Even though I’ve been in various leadership roles for about 25 years now, I’m still learning what it takes to be a good leader. Because of that, I feel...
How to Get to The Next Level – Pt. 3
It appears I hit the right nerve judging from your response to “Getting To The Next Level.” Thank you for sharing the articles with others via Facebook and Twitter. I’m humbled and happy that others are able to experience what you have. If you...
How to Get to The Next Level – Pt. 2
Monday’s post on getting to the next level created a lot of interest. Although it’s not reflected in the comments section, I received several encouraging emails and text messages from people aspiring to get to the next level. If you missed it, you can...
How to Get to The Next Level
No matter what you’re doing, there comes a time when you are going to want to take things up a notch. Maybe it’s your career — even if things are going along fine right now, ultimately you’d like to get a promotion, increase your client base, or reach a larger...
Why Did We Choose ‘Mars Hill’ As Our Name?
When I tell people the name of our church, People often look at me with a blank stare. That stare says: “Why in the world would you choose Mars Hill for the name of your church?” Scripture says: A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be...
Friday’s Top 5: What You Should Never Hear From Staff
I have the privilege to serve with an incredible staff…a fired up group of people who love their church and have a “by any means necessary” mentality towards ministry. However, in my ministry experience, both in the life of Mars Hill, working with other churches and...
Bold Prayers: How to Pray With Confidence and Expectation
Imagine opening a door to a world where your prayers reach the heavens and return to you with answers and miracles beyond your wildest dreams. Bold Prayers: How to Pray with Confidence and Expectation is not merely a book; it's a journey into the heart of faith, where fears are conquered and dreams are realized. Through the pages of this transformative guide, you will learn to speak to the Divine and do so with a boldness that beckons remarkable changes in your life.

