“No one in my master’s house is more important than I am.” ~Joseph (Genesis 39:9a CEV). It seems the fall of prominent Christian leaders has become a weekly news item. In so many words, personal integrity becomes the tagline of each story. Compared to...
The path disgruntled church members take to process and air their grievances is just as common as the accusations...
My identity has too often been tied to the successes or failures of the ministries that I lead—and too frequently in...
I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of...
How easily do you bounce back from a disappointment? What is your reaction to change? Change is a fact of life....
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...
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