When is the last time your church did a series on what the bible says about money? Did you know that based on a study by Nonprofit Source in 2018 tithers only make up 10-25% of any congregation? It is vital to preach on money in your ministry. 16 of the 38 parables were concerned […]
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One Thing I Fear All Hurting Leaders (Pastors, Coaches, Business, Non-Profit) May Not Be Receiving
Sports can teach you a lot about life. Watch any game and what do you see when someone is knocked or falls down? They are not abandoned and left alone to fend for themselves. You see another player or multiple teammates hurry over to them, extend a helping hand, and assist them in getting up. […]
The Biggest Difference Between Simply Talented People And The Most Successful Ones
There are a lot of talented people in the world. In your organization there are those who are charismatic, smart, skilled, and talk a good game. You decide to devote a lot of time and resources into them because they are so likable and have great potential. But they simply do not produce great results. […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 15th
Before getting to this week’s Top 10 list, let us all remember the incredible debt Jesus paid on our behalf by His death on the cross and subsequent resurrection. It is the greatest act of sacrificial leadership ever recorded in history. I also want to take a brief look back at my favorite Easter moment […]
4 Reasons Why Every Executive Leader Should Attend Rethink Leadership
I am often asked which conferences are the ones leaders should be attending. Without question, if you are only allowed to attend one event each year, I recommended ReThink Leadership hosted by the incomparable Carey Nieuwhof. This event is happening in two weeks, May 1st through 3rd, in North Atlanta. I think so much of […]
Does God Still Part Red Seas? Absolutely! The Story of The Experience Church in Bridgeport, OH
Wheeling, WV and Bridgeport, OH are two adjoining towns located on the Ohio River at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The area is the picture of abject poverty in the United States. Median household incomes are $37,692 per year. Bridgeport is a small town with a population of 1,195 people. But tucked away in […]
Thoughts On Pastoral Succession
One of the most important issues currently facing American Christianity is pastoral succession. Recently, Matt Steen, co-founder of Chemistry Staffing, wrote such an eye-opening article on the topic that I want to share it with you. Also, if your church is looking to hire qualified personnel or you are sensing God is moving you to […]
12 Leadership Quotes From Tiger Woods, The 2019 Masters Champion Green Jacket Ceremony
Tiger Woods winning the 2019 Masters Championship is the greatest redemption story in the history of sports. Rarely do you have an opportuity to see pure, unadulterated joy but when Tiger sank his final putt on the 18th green, we watched the videos below: https://youtu.be/7SuOqDHS-MI Afterwards, Woods was presented the Green Jacket in Butler Cabin. […]
12 Things Leaders Are Currently Thinking And Talking About
“My pain is not your entertainment.” – Auburn gymnast Samantha Cerio This past week I spent 5 nights in Hilton Hotels attending a leadership conference put on by well-known bishops and pastors of historically black churches. To say I learned a lot and had my thinking stretched would be an understatement. You can read my […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 8th
The following are some posts from the previous week you may have missed: 10 Business Blogs Every Leader Should Be Reading went viral! Great resource here. How Do You Lead A Unicorn? 17 Things Successful Leaders Know About Leading Top Talent. 7 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From The Avengers: Endgame Official Clip Church Leaders Who Lose […]
Live Blog From Renew Conference – Creating an Atmosphere of Change and Pastoral Succession
For the next several days, I will be attending the Renew Leadership Conference hosted by Union Baptist Church and Bishop Sir Walter Mack in Winston-Salem, NC. I have been dispatched by INJOY Stewardship Solutions to add value to those in attendance and capture the best leadership insights I gleaned from an all-star lineup of speakers. […]
Live Blog From Renew Conference – Transitioning Ministry for The Future Church
For the next several days, I will be attending the Renew Leadership Conference hosted by Union Baptist Church and Bishop Sir Walter Mack in Winston-Salem, NC. I have been dispatched by INJOY Stewardship Solutions to add value to those in attendance and capture the best leadership insights I gleaned from an all-star lineup of speakers. […]