The Tennessee Titans started this NFL season with six consecutive losses after going 13-3 in 2008. Since the NFL expanded to a 16 game season in 1978, 12 of the 47 teams that went 13-3 or better had losing records the next year. That’s an amazing 26%! I had to find out why and if […]
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Rearview Mirror
Brian Dodd on November 2, 2009 in Rearview Mirror
Very memorable weekend. Here are some of my thoughts: Another great day at Fellowship Bible Church. Crawford Loritts delivered another life-changing message from Acts 15 on how God uses conflict. I learned a lot! Go to www.fbconline.org later this week to hear the message. Brett Favre returned to Green Bay with 4 touchdown passes and […]
Frontview Mirror – I Can’t Wait
Brian Dodd on October 30, 2009 in Frontview Mirror
It is a huge weekend coming up which I would like to dedicate to Jerry Glanville, former head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. It was Glanville that prior to the 1992 season traded Brett Favre to the Green Bay Packers. 5877 completions, 66,808 yards, 476 touchdowns, 3 MVPS, 10 Pro Bowls, 275 consecutive starts, and […]
Mike Scioscia – The Best Manager In Baseball
Brian Dodd on October 30, 2009 in Sports Leadership
The following is the 2nd part of my look at the best organization in baseball, the Los Angeles Angels. In this post, we will analyze the leadership style of Mike Scioscia and what we can learn his approach. The Angels, though not as famous as the Chicago Cubs, had a long history of play-off collapses. […]
An Ode To The Los Angeles Angels
Brian Dodd on October 28, 2009 in Great Teams
We have all been inspired by the play of the Los Angeles Angels this year as they responded to the untimely death of Nick Adenhart. I feel that along with the New England Patriots, they have the finest organization in sports. In the first of a two part series discussing their approach to winning, I […]
Rearview Mirror
Brian Dodd on October 25, 2009 in Rearview Mirror
It’s been a great weekend and the following are some thoughts from it: Fantastic day at Fellowship Bible Church with Senior Pastor Crawford Loritts. Spoke on Acts 13:1-3 and how God uses diversity to spread the Gospel. I am so excited about how our church is serving and impacting the Roswell, GA community. As you […]
Frontview Mirror – Troy Polamalu
Brian Dodd on October 24, 2009 in Frontview Mirror, Performance
As I head into the weekend, the main item I will be interested in seeing is the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings. I think the game will be won in the secondary so I am picking the Steelers primarily because of one man, Troy Polamalu. I think in this Golden Age of Safeties, he is […]
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 […]
Rearview Mirror
Brian Dodd on October 19, 2009 in Rearview Mirror
Some thoughts and experiences I had this past weekend: Great day at Fellowship Bible Church. Shane Freeman shared about the wrath of God and we had baptism and communion. Unbelievable message and experience. Shared a quote and a few passages on my twitter account. Had breakfast Saturday morning with a pastor whose church is closing […]
Frontview Mirror
Brian Dodd on October 17, 2009 in Frontview Mirror
As we head into a good sports weekend, the following are key thoughts that I have: Heisman Trophy race. If you had no knowledge of college football, the following would be your current leaders: 1) Jimmy Clausen 2) Jacory Harris 3) A.J. Green. We all know that Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy are the leaders, […]