Parenting Dilemma: Navigating Punishment vs Discipline

Parenting is the hardest job on the planet…especially when our kids misbehave. We have to walk that tightrope of Punishment… Read More
Missing the Point of the Bible [Quote]

We often read the Bible as if it were fundamentally about us: our improvement, our life, our triumph, our victory,… Read More
If God Had a Fridge, You’re Picture Would Be On It

A friend of mine, Glyn Norman, recently released a new book. His book, If God Had A Fridge, Your Picture… Read More
What iOS 7 Teaches Us About Ministry

Yes, I confess that I have an iPhone, iPad, and I’m typing this post on a MacBook Pro. But this… Read More
See Beyond Your Current Reality

We’ve all experienced moments of overwhelming challenges. Perhaps you find yourself in such a situation right now, facing a personal… Read More
Recruit Volunteers Like Apple Recruits Employees

It is well worth your time to invest 4.5 minutes watching this inspiring recruitment video from Apple. Despite what you… Read More
How To Move From Daydreamer To Goal Setter

Are you tired of setting goals for your church only to have them fall short of your dream? Are you… Read More
Culture Eats Strategy For Lunch [Quote]

“Culture—not vision or strategy—is the most powerful factor in any organization. It determines the receptivity of staff and volunteers to… Read More
The Hardest Person to Lead…

The hardest person to lead…is yourself! That’s why Jesus calls us to die to ourselves in order to be effective… Read More
4 Ways To Keep Volunteers AFTER You Recruit Them

Every ministry in the church needs volunteers. They are the lifeblood of a healthy church. When I first started out… Read More
The Power of Human Connection

Each week, kids and students show up at our churches looking for connection. We can offer the best programs, teach… Read More
Walk Before You Run

In life and leadership, you have to walk before you run. It’s been a little over a month since I… Read More
Are Your Policies Killing Your Team?

Rules, policies, and many procedures are often just a scapegoat for real leadership. They are often an attempt to “fix”… Read More
When Our Children Rebel

One of the reading plans I’m working through on Youversion.com is a daily devotional on parenting written by Parenting By… Read More
A Leaders Most Selfish Behavior

I believe the most selfish behavior a leader can exhibit is a refusal to reproduce themselves. I learned how selfish… Read More
Dallas Willard Quotes

Dallas Willard was called home today. As someone said on twitter, “we are poorer for losing him, but so much… Read More
A Leader’s Prayer

“A Leader’s Prayer” is a beautiful reflection of the innate desire to lead with compassion, purity, and wisdom. It reminds… Read More
Are You A Boss or A Leader?

This picture is worth a thousand words. It got me thinking about the differences between bosses and leaders. While most… Read More
Christ is…

Let us embrace this truth reverently, and cling to it firmly. Christ is He who has the keys of death… Read More
The Magic Bullet For Developing Leaders

There are over 463 million results on google when you search “Leadership Development”. So why do so many churches struggle… Read More

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