Tomorrow morning I will stand before dozens of key volunteer leaders at my church to encourage and equip them for a major initiative our we are undertaking. The responsibility of my 20 minutes is daunting because of the influence and potential impact this group has. I must serve them well. The following are 26 Things I […]
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The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of January 12th
Great leaders know the value of personal growth. They are always wanting to get better. Successful leaders know what worked today will not work tomorrow. Because of this, you will enjoy this week’s Top 10 list. These posts will improve your communication, intellect, daily disciplines, relational intelligence, social media presence and ability to deal with […]
7 Decisions All Christians Make Whether They Like It Or Not
As pastors and church leaders. we want the absolute best for those in our churches. We want them to have everything God wants for their lives. As Christian leaders, our desire for those in our churches is for them to become vibrant disciples of Jesus. There is much being taught and said currently about the […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of January 5th
Leadership comes with distractions, interruptions, frustrations and inconveniences. If you are going through a season in your life where these are a daily reality, you need to read this week’s top posts. These posts will encourage you and give you the strength to work through the discouragement. The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I […]
Trust – The Real Reason Many People Do Not Give To Your Church
I could not think of a better way to start 2015 than by stressing the importance of trust and transparency when it comes to leadership. Therefore, I want to make available to you the following guest blog from my friends at MAG Bookkeeping. If your church wants to ensure integrity with its financial records, there […]
The Top 30 Christian Leaders You Need To Follow On Twitter In 2015 Part 1
Last week I provided my annual listing of The Top 30 Blogs Christian Leaders Need To Read In 2015 as a resource for quality leadership content. As is my annual custom, I am now posting my follow-up, The Top 30 Christian Leaders You Should Be Following On Twitter In 2015. The challenge of any post such as this is you could literally […]
28 Leadership Quotes From Louie Giglio And Francis Chan At The Passion 2015 Conference
Tonight I had the privilege of watching the Passion 2015 Conference via a live stream. Passion is an unbelievable gathering of 18-25 year olds. After an incredible time of worship led by Chris Tomlin, Kristian Stanfill and the Passion Band, Louie Giglio and Francis Chan spoke to the sold out arena. The financial goal of […]
The Top 30 Blogs Christian Leaders Need To Read In 2015
I am often asked which blogs Christian leaders should be reading. Therefore, the following is my list of the Top 30 Blogs that Christian Leaders Need To Be Reading In 2015. The following are the criteria in which these great sites were chosen: Great blogs provide solutions to the issues Christian leaders face. Great blogs provide inspiration […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read During The Entire Year Of 2014
Each week I bring you my list of The Top 10 Leadership Posts I read the previous week. It has become a wonderful go-to resource for Christian leaders to better equip themselves for what God has called them to do. The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read During The Entire Year Of 2014. […]
4 Ways To Thank Church Volunteers
As we head towards Christmas we are constantly reminded of those who have meant so much to our success this previous year. This is why the following guest blog from my friends at MAG Bookkeeping is so important. If you are a pastor or staff member, you need to know many of your volunteers are exhausted […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of December 15th
Let me begin by wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas! One of the things I love most about this season is the spirit of generosity which permeates it. You will see this generous spirit in this week’s Top 10 list. These posts are about people serving others, reaching out, investing in their friends […]
12 Practices Of Highly Effective Churches Who Serve Their Community With Excellence
Is your community glad your church exists? In the Atlanta suburb of Marietta, GA, local businesses and schools are thrilled Piedmont Church is there. Led by Ike Reighard, Piedmont is committed to blessing its community and has seamlessly woven itself into the daily fabric of North Atlanta life. Nowhere was this more apparent than this […]