Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
In the midst of the whirlwind that is church leadership, it’s easy to get fixated on the big dreams—the grand visions that propel us forward. But, friends, let's not forget the importance of celebrating the small wins. These seemingly minor victories are what keep our...
If you're a church planter, you know that discouragement can come anytime. Whether it's due to slow growth, financial...
Having been a church planter twice, I understand the unique challenges facing planters. They are constantly struggling...
I am back to my habit of reading (finding and completing) at least two books per month. I have started quite a few...
The best ideas in an organizational setting often come by getting a group together and throw out random new ideas or...
I am in my mid 50's, and although I am far from retirement, I do take time to reflect and ponder the lessons I have...
I was interviewed a few years ago by the Suncrest Church that I planted in 1994 in southeast Chicagoland for a New...
Best Books of 2022. As the saying goes, “readers are leaders“ as well as the reverse of that, “leaders are readers.“...
Words of love need to be connected with deeds of love. Human nature being what it is, causes us to gravitate to...
If you look up the definition of margin, you’ll get a few different answers. The edge or border of something. The...
I have heard a well-intentioned church planter say that if there is a great worship team and an above-average...
Like most people on the planet, I’ve had some good bosses and some not-so-good bosses. And conversely, in my...
I’ve planted three churches. One in my early 20’s, one in my late 20’s, and my final one after I had just turned 40....