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Recent Blog Posts

  • 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 had back surgery. If anything, it has revealed how impatient I can be. Honestly, I think I was expecting to wake up […] 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” something we’d rather avoid. It’s easier to create a blanket policy for your entire team then have a difficult conversation with an […] 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 Design. Here are some great thoughts and encouragement for parents when our children rebel. And the truth is that all of our […] 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 a leader I was at my very first church. I was serving as the Associate Pastor at a small church, overseeing the […] 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 richer for having him.” He was truly a gift to us all. His words have encouraged me and challenged me throughout my […] 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 us that effective leadership starts with a humble heart that seeks God’s guidance. Jesus, examine my heart. Show me where my leadership […] Read More

  • Are You A Boss or A Leader?

    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 leaders are also bosses, not every boss is a leader. Here are a few of my thoughts on how to differentiate between […] Read More

  • Christ is…

    Let us embrace this truth reverently, and cling to it firmly. Christ is He who has the keys of death and hell. Christ is the anointed Priest, who alone can absolve sinners. Christ is the fountain of living waters, in whom alone […] Read More

  • The Magic Bullet For Developing Leaders

    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 with a shortage of well equipped leaders? I believe we have a shortage of leaders because we are constantly searching for a […] Read More

  • Winning Teams [Quote]

    Winning teams have players who put the good of the team ahead of themselves. They want to play in their area of strength, but they’re willing to do what it takes to take care of the team. They are willing to sacrifice […] Read More

  • Leaders Are Learners

    Successful leaders are consistent learners. They are constantly developing and improving their skills. I am convinced that growth is inevitable if you invest time and resources in your leadership development. John Maxwell teaches that the moment we stop learning, we stop leading. […] Read More

  • Develop For Vision, Not For Need

    I find that a lot of ministry leaders don’t think about recruiting volunteers or developing leaders when they have all their positions filled. They think because they have enough leaders right now there’s no need to focus on developing new ones. The […] Read More

  • Ministry is not a solo sport [Quote]

    God would never have given us the great Commission—to go into all the world and preach the gospel—if He never had intended for us to actually move forward. We are called into this great work, but none of us can do it alone. […] Read More

  • Parenting with Empathy: Navigating Challenges and Growth

    Parenting is a rewarding journey filled with joys and challenges. One of the most common sources of stress for parents is witnessing our children face the same obstacles and struggles that we encountered during our own childhood. The desire to protect and […] Read More

  • Fighting to Put Family First

    Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of leading your family first. You can read more about it here. Often times we can learn by example…and an example of a ministry leader that failed at leading his family is Eli in the Old […] Read More

  • Lead Your Family First

    Do you ever find yourself playing with your kids but thinking about work? I know I have. As a pastor, there have been times when I’ve been so preoccupied with thinking about the church that I’ve missed out on golden opportunities with […] Read More

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