How do you create a memorable event? How do you create environments people want to re-visit countless times? How do you create experiences people will stand in long lines for hours for? This is what my family has now done four consecutive years with our now-annual Good Friday tradition joining 13,000 of our closest friends […]
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The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 30th About Easter
Easter is the confirmation and foundation of everything we believe as Christians. It is because Jesus rose from the grave we have the authority, confidence, meaning and context to live the Christian life. The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 30th About Easter. What Did Jesus Suffer? And Why? […]
10 Practices Of Highly Effective Teenage Christian Leaders
Back in the 90’s I had the privilege of being a youth pastor at two different churches. It is where I cut my Christian leadership teeth. After witnessing the behaviors of thousands of teenagers and raising one myself, I have observed the following 10 Practices Of Highly Effective Teenage Christian Leaders: Highly Effective Teenage Christian […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 23rd
Average is overrated. Leaders are dedicated to personal growth. They want to continually get better. The responsibilities of leadership demand they do so. Christian leaders, in particular, know if they get better so will their church. If you want your church or your personal leadership to go to another level, if you want to be […]
10 Keys To Having Great Conversations With Pastors
As a member of INJOY Stewardship Solutions, I speak to pastors for a living. It is a humbling role because of the high calling and responsibility which comes with serving God’s bride on a daily basis. After a great conversation today, I took time to break down the elements as to why my time with […]
New FREE Ebook – Skinny Jeans And A Tattoo Does Not Make You A Leader
“Skinny jeans and a tattoo does not make you a leader!” – Christine Caine from Catalyst ’14 As a member of INJOY Stewardship Solutions, I have the privilege of attending some of the greatest Christian conferences possible. During the second half of 2014, several events among others stood out. Therefore, I am proud to announce my […]
10 Christian Women Bloggers You Should Be Reading In 2015
There are several Christian women bloggers who I read regularly. They expand my thinking, expose my blind spots, and make me a better leader. The following are 10 Christian Women Bloggers You Should Be Reading In 2015, listed in alphabetical order. This group will make you a better leader as well. Jenni Catron – Jenni is one of the […]
7 Practices Of Highly Effective Church Volunteers
I was reflecting this past week about the practices of highly effective church volunteers. The conversation caused me to go back 38 years and remember the incredible impact a man named Lenis Black had on my life. Before reading the 7 practices I learned from Mr. Black, make sure you sign up for the FREE online conference […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 9th
Leadership is full of land mines. It is full of places where mistakes can be made and opportunities missed. Leadership has much treacherous ground which needs to be successfully navigated. So you must equip yourself. The following posts will help all leaders avoid the traps so many leaders fall into. These thoughts will make […]
The Top 12 Reasons Christians Do Not Share Their Faith Online
If you are a regular reader of this site you know MAG Bookkeeping, led by Bryan and Shannon Miles, is one of favorite organizations. The reason is because Bryan and Shannon are two of my favorite Christian leaders. If you are a pastor or Christian leader, make sure you click HERE or on the image to […]
Two Surprising Areas Many Pastors And Church Leaders Are Least Trusted
Trust is a fragile. Trust is the foundation of all healthy relationships. Trust takes a lifetime to build but can be lost at a moment in time. You cannot grow a church without trust. When you talk about trust or distrust with pastors and church leaders, it almost always falls into two categories – sex […]
15 Keys To Growing A Small Or Mid-Sized Church
I have never met a pastor or church leader who did not say they wanted their church to grow. On the other hand, I have met hundreds of pastors and church leaders whose actions indicated they were not willing to implement the changes needed to grow. With the large majority of churches in America plateaued […]