Awesome post from Pete Wilson. I met him in Atlanta and purchased his book “Plan B”. Check it out… Probably the most asked question I get in interviews and by pastors I’m mentoring is, “If you could go back and change anything in your ministry, what would you change?” Usually I’m thinking, You don’t have [...]
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The Lord worked mightily in our hearts today at Catalyst 2010, day 2. Andy Stanley spoke first, and he laid out the tension in leadership of “selling our birthright for a bowl of stew”. He brought to light our fleshly “appetites” and what we would be willing to sell our birthright for as leaders. Then, [...]
A phenomenal first day at Catalyst in Atlanta. We started the day with some passionate worship lead by Aaron Keyes. We all attended 3 labs each. The first lab I attended was by Dr. Eric Mason, Lead Pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia. He brought it. He spoke about how we should live our lives [...]
As leaders, we make decisions each day. The is a decision making process that all Christians should pursue is clear. (1) Pray. James 1:5 says that “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” (2) Search the [...]
A lesson I continue to learn is the value of communication. As a leader, it is vitally important that everything you want conveyed be done in a clear, concise, and simple way. Whether it be by a personal conversation, phone call, email, memo, or even text message. Your subordinates do not need to wonder what [...]
A Leadership Lesson I learned this week is that genuine leadership is not a popularity contest. Yes, you have to have “buy-in” from those you lead. Yes, people do have to believe in you and follow you. Yes, perspective does matter. However, in the end, spiritual leaders will stand before THE LORD and give an [...]
