Leadership
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How to “Fix” a Problem
September 9, 2020
In our society, we tend to gravitate toward valuing titles. We often categorize what we do in life by using those titles. This is especially true in church society. We have pastors, bishops, evangelists, teachers, prophets, apostles, worship leaders, youth pastors, kids pastors, and associate pastors.Read More -
5 Keys to Building Confidence
August 4, 2020
I recently preached at a conference. Ultimately, I sensed the Lord was on the message and He moved on people’s hearts by the time I concluded. However, as is typically the case for me, it was quite a journey to get to that final moment with a sense of peace. On occasion I have shared what theRead More -
Are You an Entertainer?
December 4, 2019
A couple of nights ago Michelle and I were watching a special about Garth Brooks. Let me make the disclaimer now, there are many of Garth’s life decisions and songs that I do not validate nor support. However, I am intrigued by people who have had such influence on culture as a whole. His rags toRead More -
A Worship Leader’s Worst Nightmare
September 3, 2019
Ok, the title was a bit of click bait, but I may very well fall into the category of being a worship leader’s worst nightmare. I have so much respect for our friends who have patiently worked with us through the years. People like Heather Wallace (If you haven’t already, you need to get herRead More -
8 Lessons From a Failed Church Planter (pt.2)
August 12, 2019
You can read part 1 of this blog at “8 Lessons From a Failed Church Planter (pt. 1)” From 2008-2011 we planted and pastored a church. That church (organizationally speaking) does not exist today. In essence, I failed, but I learned so much and my heart was changed. I received new perspective.Read More -
8 Lessons From a Failed Church Planter (pt.1)
August 12, 2019
From 2008-2011 we planted and pastored a church. That church (organizationally speaking) does not exist today. In essence, I failed, but I learned so much and my heart was changed. I have quite a few friends who are church planters (many of whom have actually been quite successful). Usually, when takingRead More -
Healthy Soul > “Good Leader”
April 17, 2019
Can we talk candidly for a moment? I am taking a bit of a risk. I am hurling myself at a bit of a “sacred cow” in churchdom, especially among those called to places of influence and authority in the Body of Christ. So here it goes… When did “you are a good leader” become theRead More -
We are Responsible
February 21, 2019
In general, I’m not a risk taker. I was a first born child, reared to be cautious and ever cognizant of danger. I don’t necessarily have a fear of heights. I’m not claustrophobic. I’m not whatever you call it if you are afraid of snakes or bears. However, I am afraid of thingsRead More -
Some people just get it… Some people just don’t get it… A couple of weeks ago I was planning on taking our team of TYM Camp Interns to one of our favorite restaurants as an act of appreciation for their hard work and as one final farewell before they resumed their every day life. It was a large group,Read More