In my years of coaching pastors, I’ve found that the conversation will inevitably drift into one of three tracks that will determine what the person being coached really wants. Even when you begin a session with, “What would you like to leave with as a result of our...
I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of...
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Like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates share in the Times article link below, I too have found that the key to success is...
Ready, aim. Ready, aim... Sometimes leaders come across like they are a stuttering, dyslexic firing squad –...
My good friend Bob Bouwer was having lunch with the campus pastor of COMMUNITY a couple weeks ago when he said,...
The thought of making a difference stirs you to take action. The excitement of something unique and fresh drives you...
What does it take to be an effective church planter? Dr. Charles Ridley conducted a study of church planters in the...
Learning to not only delegate work but influence is one of the most inspiring tasks of a church planter and good...
I have been thinking and praying about the upcoming new year and my plans, goals, and dreams. I don't want to be a...
Like most people on the planet, I’ve had some good bosses and some not-so-good bosses. And conversely, in my...
Words are powerful. As leaders, the words we use make a difference. A huge difference. In my post about life-giving...
Build a Memory of Thanksgiving Kindness When you think of the words, “kindness” and “Thanksgiving” an image of food...
Jeff and I are big fans of quotes. For communicators, a powerful quote that’s well placed will stir your listeners and/or readers. The following are some of our favorites — in fact this is a just a small part of several thousand on hand. Perhaps more quote books will follow… — God’s best to you and your communication gifts — may these be powerful tools in your hands! – Steve Sjogren