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 grew up in an era when radio stations would open their request lines (usually late night) for listeners to call in and hear their favorite songs. Listeners would share what's on their hearts or dedicate special songs to their loved ones. Lately I've noticed how...
A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog series entitled "Jungle Fever." This series took a look at the racial differences between African-American and White churches. This series touched on how churches are still segregated and it appears this dynamic won't change...
You have a purpose in life. Let me repeat: You have a purpose in life! You know in your heart what's most important to you. What Is A Personal Vision Statement? A personal vision statement is a preferred picture of what could be and what should be in your life. ...
I'm trying something new. My Moleskine notebook's filled with random thoughts, devotionals, leadership lessons and principles, and inspirational thoughts from the Holy Spirit. Every Friday, I've decided to share my "Top 5" lessons learned, ideas, and leadership...
To say I'm excited about mentoring a fine group of men is an understatement. In fact - I'm ECSTATIC! How often are we allowed the chance to impart and pour our lives into others? I told our men that this will be one of the most difficult assignments they'll ever...
Five years ago I received a clear calling. This calling was as clear as my call to preach and pastor. God directed me to personally develop and mentor 100 men to become devoted Christians and strong spiritual leaders. THE NAME - MEN OF PROMISE The process and...
On Sunday, November 7, I kicked-off a new message series entitled, “Identity Theft.” I was inspired to teach this series after hearing Craig Groeschel of Lifechurch teach on it. I am excited about this series and believe It’ll empower ALL to pursue God’s best...
Welcome to my redesigned blog - The Urban Pastor! First, I want to thank my web/blog designers Chris and Erin for designing an incredible site. My web designers, Chris and Erin of Arcane Palette Creative Design, spent the last few months redesigning my Facebook Fan...
This past Sunday, I shared with our congregation how I selected 20 people to pray for who were generous, faithful, and cared about the poor, oppressed, and marginalized. I'm praying that God would make them wealthy (multi-millionaires) so they could reach back and...
How would I describe OfficeDrop? OfficeDrop is a "simple" online digital filing system makes your paper and digital files text searchable, so you can quickly find a word, number, or phrase among all of your documents. What I like most about OfficeDrop is how it...
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