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7 Things That Can Happen In Churches That Are Loving And Generous
Brian Dodd on January 24, 2013 in Church Leadership, Generosity
Sunday, January 20th at Transformation Church was a very special day. In the video above, Pastor Derwin Gray recaps the weekend’s events while effectively casting vision for what can happen in churches where the people are generous with their finances, gifting, time and love. Every church leader should take two minutes to watch and then share this inspiring video. As I watched […]
The Type Of Church I Dream Of
Brian Dodd on January 21, 2013 in Church Leadership
What type of church is worth the glory of God, worth having His blood shed for, worth breathing the Holy Spirit into, worth being His bride, and worth coming back for? I dream of a multi-cultural, multi-generational church. I dream of a church that is radically generous, one that proactively identifies need and then unleashes a […]
The Impact Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On My Christian Life
Brian Dodd on January 20, 2013 in Character, Church Leadership
There are times in my life when I am involved in discussions that because of the subject matter, I have nothing of value to add. I am simply in over my head and there are people in the room whose experiences and perspectives are way beyond mine. In those instances, I just remain silent, take notes, and try to […]
12 Practices Of Effective Vision Casters
Brian Dodd on January 9, 2013 in Church Leadership
“God gives you a look into the future of what doesn’t exist yet and then gives you a passion to bring what doesn’t exist yet into the present reality.” – Pastor Derwin Gray of Transformation Church On Vision Whether it is business, non-profit, sports, or the church, Pastor Derwin Gray of Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC is […]
11 Championship Pre-Game Leadership Quotes From Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Brian Kelly And Manti Te’O
Brian Dodd on January 7, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Tonight, the Alabama Crimson Tide will be defending its national championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The following were the leadership quotes from ESPN’s College Gameday prior to kick-off. “You (the coach) don’t want to screw this thing up. It’s a player’s game and you want to put them into position to make plays.” – […]
8 Keys To Overcoming Adversity In 2013 From Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson
Brian Dodd on January 1, 2013 in Character, Increasing Capacity, Sports Leadership
For many of you reading this post, 2012 was a very difficult year. You are glad to close that chapter of your life and the promise of a new year brings you some measure of hope. One thing we know is that adversity is universal and something we all face sooner or later. Adversity eventually impacts us all. Few […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of December 24th
Brian Dodd on December 28, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Increasing Capacity, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I trust everyone reading this post had a Merry Christmas and is preparing for a Happy New Year! As the year is winding down, some great leadership posts can be found throughout the internet. The following are the Top 10 I read this past week. There is something here for all leaders to enjoy and […]
19 Practices Of Highly Successful Young Leaders
Brian Dodd on December 25, 2012 in Sports Leadership
“I had everyday goals. Be the first one there. Be a guy that has a great attention to detail. Then I also had legacy goals. I want to win multiple Super Bowls here in Seattle and just do great things like that. I believe that the way you work and what you focus on will […]
The Most Generous Thing I Have Ever Seen A Church Do: North Point Community Church’s Be Rich Campaign
Brian Dodd on December 18, 2012 in Church Leadership, Generosity
Be Rich Campaign: Celebration from North Point Media on Vimeo. I would like for everyone to take a few moments and watch this inspiring video of North Point Community Church’s recent Be Rich campaign. If you have ever felt that giving your time or financial resources to your local church did not matter or make a difference in […]
8 Things Great Leaders Learn From Humble Beginnings
Brian Dodd on December 12, 2012 in Sports Leadership
Do you want to be the absolute very best you can be? Do you want to reach your full redemptive potential as a leader? Are you tired of settling for average performance or mediocrity? If so, let’s take a look and see what we can learn from someone who came from humble beginnings to become the very best at […]
The Top 10 Most Popular Leadership Posts Of November 2012
Brian Dodd on December 7, 2012 in Church Leadership, Most Read
November was one the successful months in this website’s history! With the release of my new Ebook, subscriptions increased by over 10%. I am honored and can’t thank all the new readers enough for joining our leadership community. I look forward to seeing what we learn together moving forward. The following were the Top 10 Most […]