2014 Ministry Trends

Back at the beginning of the year, Carey Nieuwhof published this info-graph highlighting some of the major trends he believes… Read More
Confidence vs. Arrogance

Confidence vs. Arrogance. There is an infinitely fine line between having confidence and begin arrogant. I think many leaders struggle… Read More
Attitude Makes All The Difference

Denis Waitley says, “The winner’s edge is not in a gifted birth, in a high IQ, or in talent. The… Read More
Leadership Principle: Being Before Doing

All leaders want to produce results. They want to achieve their goals and take their organization to the next level.… Read More
Jesus’ Leadership Model: Counter-Cultural Leadership

Jesus modeled counter-cultural leadership. When we model our leadership after Jesus, it is going to be counter-culture. In the Scripture,… Read More
Teens, Social Media, and The Church

It’s obvious that social and digital media are a part of the daily diet for students in our culture. According… Read More
10 Indispensable Practices of the 2 Minute Leader

Creating a leadership culture in our churches is something ministry leaders want to do, but most lack the tools to… Read More
Parenting Stewardship

I had the privilege of teaching our Baby Dedication at South Tampa Fellowship this weekend. It was another reminder that,… Read More
3 Ways to Nurture Your Daughter’s Heart

Today my daughter celebrates her 10th birthday. It’s hard to believe my baby girl has entered into double digits. In… Read More
Leaders Help People Grow

Leaders help people. It is the role of the leader to create environments where people can grow both personally and… Read More
Type 1 Diabetes: A New Day…

We are learning to live with Type 1 diabetes. It all started a couple of weeks ago when our oldest… Read More
6 Characteristics Of Leaders That Move The Ball Down The Field

I know it’s only pre-season football, but the fact that it’s on TV makes me excited for the upcoming season.… Read More
Pick Your Battles With Your Kids

Summer time has a way of testing your parenting skills. The kids are home all day and probably not nearly… Read More
20 Great Quotes on Teamwork

Teamwork is essential for leading our churches, ministries, and organizations. Sure, you can work alone but you’ll be limited in… Read More
A Formula For Leading Change In The Church

If you’re a leader in a local church, you know that change does not always come easy. Let’s face it,… Read More
Keeping The Next Generation From Dropping Out of Church

I’m taking a little time off for the next couple of weeks, so I’m going to be posting some of… Read More
How To Come Up With You’re Next Great Idea

I’m taking a little time off for the next couple of weeks, so I’m going to be posting some of… Read More
God’s Strength vs. Our Strength

If we are not careful, our God given strengths can become our greatest weakness when we rely on them instead… Read More
How To Build Commitment On Your Team

In a previous post, I wrote about the two enemies of commitment: Consensus and Certainty. If you’re waiting to have… Read More
Two Enemies of Commitment That Stall Your Team

Is your team stuck in a cycle of discussing issues but never making decisions? You can tell that you’re stuck… Read More

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