The following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 8th. There are some incredible posts here. Specifically, the posts by Justin Davis and Derwin Gray are must reads by all grown men. There are also several posts on the plight of a leader. Check all 10 out. They will make you a better […]
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5 Reasons Your Best Volunteers May Be Thinking Of Quitting
Brian Dodd on October 11, 2012 in Church Leadership
I am currently reading the book Accidental Creative: How To Be Brilliant At A Moment’s Notice by Todd Henry. This book equips creatives (someone who produces something with their mind) with the tools, practices, and behaviors to perform at optimum efficiency. Henry teaches us that one thing highly productive creatives do is PRUNE. Pruning is the process […]
One Year After The Affair
Brian Dodd on October 11, 2012 in Family
Recently I had the privilege of being introduced to Justin Davis, founder of RefineUs Ministries. Justin and his wife Trisha returned to ministry in 2009 following a four year journey of restoration. They use their story of pain, loss and redemption to bring hope and healing to couples all over the country. Justin has just finished […]
20 Lessons Pastors Can Learn From The Rock About Building A Twitter Platform
Brian Dodd on October 9, 2012 in Church Leadership
Do you smell what The Rock is cooking? Better yet, as Amy Jo Martin says in her incredible book Renegades Write The Rules, “Do you smell what The Rock is tweeting?” You may not know Amy Jo but you have seen the impact of her work. She is the founder & CEO of Digital Royalty, which opened in […]
How To Grow A Church Through Community Ministry – Part 2 Of My Interview With Ike Reighard
Brian Dodd on October 7, 2012 in Church Leadership
The video above is Part 2 of an interview series I had the privilege of doing with Ike Reighard, Senior Pastor of Piedmont Church in Marietta, Ga. This is a very special chapter. Ike will be coaching us how to grow a church through community ministry. You will hear Ike discuss just some of the ways Piedmont Church has transformed the […]
4 Lessons Churches Need To Know About Attracting A Younger Audience
Brian Dodd on October 6, 2012 in Church Leadership
One of the greatest challenges many established churches and older Christians like me (I’m 46) face is staying relevant and attracting a younger audience. I learned some great lessons in this area from a very unlikely source that I wish to pass on to you. Recently www.FastCompany.com featured a short interview with Kate White, author and former editor-in-chief of […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Came Across The Week Of October 1st
Brian Dodd on October 5, 2012 in Church Leadership
I did not read many posts this week because of my responsibilities at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta. However, the following are the 10 absolutely incredible leadership posts I came across! Enjoy! Learn From Catalyst 2012 by Scott Couchenour at www.ServingStrong.com 7 Lessons Learned From 7th Heaven by Anna Dodd, my teenage daughter who writes a blog for […]
Live Blog From Catalyst – 11 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Perry Noble
Brian Dodd on October 4, 2012 in Church Leadership
Perry Noble, Senior Pastor of NewSpring Church in Anderson, SC just brought a message to challenge and encourage leaders who are frustrated. The following are his quotes: “There’s no progress unless we embrace the process.” “If being discovered is our goal, we will never become the leader God wants us to be.” “Anointing is not an […]
Live Blog From Catalyst 2012 – 23 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Andy Stanley
Brian Dodd on October 4, 2012 in Church Leadership
I am pumped to be representing Injoy Stewardship Solutions at this year’s Catalyst Conference. As is the Catalyst custom, Andy Stanley opened the conference with an incredible message for NextGen leaders. His best quotes from the session are listed below. Also, I want to tell you about an incredible next book being released later this month […]
What They Never Taught You In School About Religion, Politics, And The First Mega Church
Brian Dodd on October 3, 2012 in Church Leadership
In preparation for tonight’s presidential debate, the following is some information all Americans need to know: Subscribe here so future posts can be sent directly to your Inbox. Also, as a gift for doing so, I will also send you a FREE copy of my latest eBook 151 Leadership Quotes: Timeless Truths That Will Make […]
The Type Of Leader God Uses To Grow A Church – Part 1 Of My Interview With Ike Reighard
Brian Dodd on October 2, 2012 in Church Leadership
As a church consultant for Injoy Stewardship Solutions, I frequently speak with some of the greatest leaders in the Christian community. Of all the leaders I have had the privilege of meeting, there is none that I respect more than Ike Reighard, Senior Pastor of Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA. Ike has been a personal friend for […]
5 Facts About Being An Overnight Success
Brian Dodd on September 30, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
After his incredible performance against the Baylor Bears, West Virginia Mountaineer QB Geno Smith is the early leader in the Heisman Trophy race. Many people were previously unfamiliar with Smith. To them he is somewhat of an overnight success. But this is far from the truth as Smith has been very good for a long […]