Ten Pointers for God’s People Asked to Pray In Public
In a typical Southern Baptist church–if there is any such animal!–the ministers handle most of the pulpit duties. The times when deacons lead in...
Victory Over the Spirit of Fear
As we enter the month of April, I want to address the fear factor many in the body of Christ have been struggling with....
Quotes and Leadership Lessons from American Underdog
Have you ever felt like an underdog? Were you picked last for sports or business? Sometimes we feel like no one wants us.
That’s how...
Why You Need to Embrace Rest
In an earlier blog, we shared some of the practical ways you can choose to rest this summer. This month, we have chosen to lean into...
How a Leader’s Brain Works, Part 1
In this two-part post on how a leader’s brain works (part 2 follows later this week), I describe how two fundamental brain processes that...
A Brighter Tomorrow Awaits Your Church
If God can save any person, He can save any church.
No church should die. Ever. Perhaps a church is far gone, deep into a toxic state...
Eight Clear Signs You’re Ready to Lead
When you are working in the right industry, it’s very easy to see the top of the career ladder. You know where you’re going, where your...
Do I Really Want to Do This?
Yesterday was a quiet day…back from a trip…no weekend service to prepare for…gray skies…cold. No office even to go to (although we do have...
When Addiction Is a Good Thing
If you know my wife, you know how much she loves coffee. To her, it’s a non-negotiable. She has to have three cups every...
Don’t Wait for Opportunity to Prepare—prepare for Opportunity!
I am a huge people observer, especially in the area of leadership. I love to watch how others handle situations that are placed in...