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Learning to not only delegate work but influence is one of the most inspiring tasks of a church planter and good leader. Far too many leaders limit themselves in keeping tasks and responsibilities to themselves. After having poured my life into two couples and a fairly young man who is the worship leader, I realized [...]

I taught a Bible study this last week for women in our new church.  Nine women were present.  Four of us had been married just once.  Three of the women had been married twice. One had been married three times and one had been married four times.  So there were nine women and seventeen marriages. [...]

Somebody here needs to be reminded that there are some things that only God can do.   At times that can seem scary, but mostly it is comforting to remember who is really in charge. This morning I was reading from Matthew 20:29-34…about the two blind men whom Jesus healed as he left Jericho, en route [...]

How you handle offense has the potential to make you or break you as a leader.  You will offend. The only question is: who will you offend?  And you will be offended. The only question is: how will you respond to offense? As God expands your sphere of influence you’ll offend more and more people. It’s inevitable. But there is a right way to handle [...]

How much money does it take to plant a new church or multi-site campus? I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked that question. But, that question has no easy answer. Understanding the delicate balance between over-funding and under-funding is complex. There are many variables to consider when asking that question.

When my wife and I planted our first church, we went alone. We didn’t know any better. We thought that we just needed to go to the community to which we were called and start working hard. Thankfully, God knew we needed help! So he sent us Gil and Susan. I met Gil at our [...]

According to several sources (Pike, 2009, Calvin, 2008, Montgomery, 2006, et al) eighty percent of adult children of pastors surveyed have had to seek professional help for depression. Pastor’s kids rarely stay in the church or keep their faith. Eighty percent of pastors believe pastoral ministry has negatively affected their families. Many pastor’s children do not [...]