Listening, Learning & Leading
Something that is invariably true when you experience change, is that some people will not like it. That is a reliable characteristic of human nature. In general, people hate change. The sooner you figure this out the better. There are few people who truly LOVE change. But, if you’re walking a church through a major [...]
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A while back I posted a short entry about the people and resources I learn from, Who I Learn From…. I wanted to take a few moments and share about a few great pastors that inspire me, teach me and challenge me to grow, lead and most importantly…LOVE JESUS! (You Can Click their names to [...]
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This morning I read through 1 Samuel 18-20 about Saul, David and Jonathan. I noticed something that challenged me in a HUGE way…..I believe it is something every leader has to struggle with….the ability to celebrate the success of others. Like the photo below, these men celebrate and use each others successes to continue to [...]
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One of my favorite movies of ALL time is “Dead Poets Society”. This movie inspired me to dig deep to discover my passions and my love of life. It is a story that challenges me to stand firm on my convictions and my principles….no matter the cost. But, underneath, there is a stronger theme that [...]
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Probably one of the greatest things that we struggle with as followers of Jesus is trying to figure out what His will is for our lives. More specifically, what are God’s plans for my life, my future? We want to know the future and the process of getting there! Why? Because if we know, we [...]
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One of the biggest issues I think the church struggles with on a regular basis is the qualifications of a leader. Many churches wrestle with things such as education, experience and background when considering leadership, and especially pastoral staff. This isn’t an all bad sort of thing. But, the question is, are we approaching this [...]
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Today as I was studying, I came across a great verse that REALLY challenged me. This verse is profound, and one I have never heard emphasized. This verse speaks DIRECTLY TO THE HEART OF MINISTRY…… Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. Proverbs [...]
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So, I’m stealing part of a blog entry from Perry Noble (@perrynoble) today. He posted a great blog today that you should definitely go and read. It reminded me of a quote long forgotten that I once clung to very tightly. I was originally inspired by this quote in High School by Dr. George Grant [...]
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I don’t know how you’re wired, but I have something very specific that I require to keep going in life, marriage, leadership and ministry……..Affirmation. I need cheerleaders along the way who encourage, inspire and speak life over me. (Definitely the top in my list of Love Languages!) I am not hard-wired to the approval of [...]
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CHANGE………That word make most people scared to death. The reality is that on some level we all hate change. We truly are creatures of habit. Even guys like me who love things that are dynamic, new and exciting……We like certain things to stay constant. But, the truth is that our world will always be changing. [...]
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I am a husband, father and pastor in that order. My heart is to give what I have, all of what I have, to see people fall in love with Jesus. My heart is for God's church, missions and adoption. I wanna see followers of Jesus leave a lasting mark on the culture we live in. 
