I had to work this past Memorial Day. It was definitely something I wasn’t looking forward to. I needed the rest. Responsibilities, however, often come into play. The Foursquare Church was having its annual convention and I needed to man the booth for our company in the exhibit hall. I have learned in these environments that the fruit […]
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Notes From Community Group Leaders Training
Brian Dodd on May 25, 2010 in Church Leadership
Today I trained a number of Community Group leaders at Fellowship Bible Church (www.fbconline.org). Listed below is the outline I used. The focal passage I used was Luke 5:27-32. The Value of Jesus 1. Priorities – Jesus loved people. 2. Protects – Who is the most important person on Sunday? Answer – The Visitor. 3. Propagation […]
Leadership Lessons from Iron Man 2
Brian Dodd on May 8, 2010 in Church Leadership, Movies
My wife and I saw Iron Man 2 today. First, it is so great to have a wife who will put up with popcorn movies! Second, you need to know that I am a typical MAN! I like sports, red meat, and lots of action. Therefore, when I go to a movie, I’m looking for […]
Everyone Has Tape On You and Other Leadership Lessons from Adalius Thomas
Brian Dodd on May 8, 2010 in Church Leadership, Performance
Recently I read on http://www.profootballtalk..com/ that the two-time Pro Bowl selection and current free agent Adalius Thomas was having difficulty locating a new team after being cut by the New England Patriots. The reason we are told for this is that every NFL (http://www.nfl.com/) team has tape on him from last year and are not […]
Leadership Lessons from Crawford Loritts
Brian Dodd on May 6, 2010 in Church Leadership
Dr. Crawford Loritts (http://www.fbconline.org/) has been my Pastor for the last four years. He is a great man! When I think of what makes him unique it is the fact that he has more moral authority than anyone I have ever met. Many of you know Crawford from Promise Keepers and Campus Crusade For Christ […]
Yankee Stadium and Church Buildings Part 3
Brian Dodd on October 23, 2009 in Church Leadership
The following is my final installment of principles church leaders can take away from the construction of the new Yankee Stadium. A new facility will increase involvement in the many products that are connected to it. 50,000 pair of eyes each evening see creative advertising on the new Jumbotron. As many new people attend your […]
Yankee Stadium and Church Buildings Part 2
Brian Dodd on October 22, 2009 in Church Leadership
The following is Part 2 of what church leaders can learn from new facilities, in this case the new Yankee Stadium. A “New” facility creates positive momentum for a church. When you visit a new stadium, the grass looks greener. The hot dogs taste better. The parking and amenities are better. When a new church […]
Yankee Stadium and Church Buildings Part 1
Brian Dodd on October 19, 2009 in Church Leadership
Several months ago I read an article in the Sporting News regarding the impact of the new Yankee Stadium. I think there are several key learnings that church leaders can take from its construction and apply it to their ministry environment. Every facility eventually becomes outdated and not as efficient as it previously was thus […]