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The Most Naturally Gifted Pastoral Leader I Have Seen In The Last 35 Years

I am about to make a very bold statement but one I feel deeply to be true.  I think Derwin Gray, Senior Pastor of Transformation Church in Rock Hill, SC, is the most naturally gifted Christian leader to enter the pastorate since Bill Hybels planted Willow Creek Community Church 37 years ago!  Pastor Derwin is a GREAT, GREAT Leader!  […]

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The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 7th

The last week has been extraordinarily significant in terms of the impact of leadership decisions.  From the heartbreaking death of Junior Seau to President Obama’s support of gay marriage, we are in a time in which leaders are dealing with high-stakes issues that have generational and eternal impact. As you are developing your decision grid and worldview as […]

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One Thing Leaders Hate And One Thing Leaders Love

Leaders hate being surprised.  They hate being blindsided.  Pete Carroll, head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, was recently reminded of this during the recruitment of Peyton Manning. In the April 2nd edition of Sports Illustrated, the wonderful Peter King (my favorite sports writer) does an incredibly thorough job of chronicling Peyton Manning’s free agent experience.  This […]

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5 Reasons I Do Not Like The National Football League

“The NFL is the epitome of conditional love.” - Derwin Gray, former NFL player and Senior Pastor of Transformation Church Sources close to the Indianapolis Colts have confirmed that the team is going to release 4-time MVP and arguably the greatest quarterback ever, Peyton Manning.  I really struggle with this decision. You see, I am a leader and I […]

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7 Keys To Leading During Times Of Chaos And Confusion

These are chaotic and confusing times.  Market volatility, political upheaval, extreme natural disasters, dysfunctional families, and spiritual confusion define our times.  So how do pastors, parents, those in the business sector, and all in leadership guide people through these tumultuous times? Sports Illustrated’s great writer Peter King took us inside the world of NFL strategy in the September 5th […]

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7 Ways To Know If You Have A Great Pastor

The most difficult position to play in sports from a leadership and intellectual perspective is a professional football quarterback.  Like many leadership positions, particularly pastors, it is very difficult to evaluate.  Recently, ESPN had a show called Total QBR (quarterback rating).  The purpose of this new evaluation is to properly look at how effective a quarterback/leader really is and […]

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