Freedom and Fearlessness In Trusting God
One of my daughter’s favorite things to do is a trust fall. She climbs to the top of our couch, turns, spreads her arms,...
Lessons from Church on Crisis Leading, Part 2 by Dr. Stephen Mansfield
In my last blog, I began to share with you how Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of England, led the world through World War II....
Cnlp 481: Ian Morgan Cron on How to Lead In a Season with No...
Insights from Ian
1. All humans have an inclination toward addiction
Ian and Carey begin the podcast by speaking about addiction and recovery. Ian speaks openly about...
You Are Loved. Everlastingly So.
“The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying, ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love….’” (Jeremiah 31:3)
What part of ‘everlasting’ do...
Starting a New Ministry Project? Then Put These 5 Pillars In Place First
I began as Lead Pastor at my current church, West Park Church in London, Ontario four years ago. When I started I faced a steep learning curve. I...
On the Other Side of God’s Call to Go
While dialoguing over their yesterdays with family and friends, most all have heard the expression, “Back in the day.” This expression usually precedes an...
Renewed Hope: How to Kickstart the Process of Church Revitalization
Hope is a term often used in a context of doubt.
When we say, “I hope my team wins,” there is a hint of disbelief. When...
To Stand Firm, Know Where You’re Vulnerable
You and I know that church life is not without its challenges, even—perhaps especially—in times of expansion and blessing. In his excellent commentary on...
Look at the Lesson—not the Offense
One day as I was carrying out my normal routine, the memory of a past offense abruptly caught me off guard. Out of nowhere,...
Cnlp 480: Bob Goff on the Power of Keeping 1.8 Million Words of Notes,...
Insights from Bob
1. If you want to find Jesus, you have to look in uncomfortable places
In the podcast, Bob Goff talks about his prison ministry...