I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of planting. I love the process of planting. I love the energy and the enthusiasm a new church brings to a community. Having planted two churches, I’ve...
Conquer The Learning Curves
Jul 13, 2018
Most of us only dream at the scale of what we've experienced before. It's the learning curve that's holding us back....
Why We Need to Maintain Perspective
Jul 5, 2018
I was sitting in a class with J. Robert “Bobby” Clinton years ago, dealing with life-long leadership realities. His...
Church Leadership, Coaching, Communication / Preaching
Truth Honors God
Jun 28, 2018
If God blesses you with leadership in the Church for enough years, you’ll inevitably hit a situation where someone has...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
The Secret Life of Pastors
Jun 8, 2018
What is your goal as a pastor? What would bring real satisfaction? I know pastors who have 100 people who are...
Coaching, Communication / Preaching
Upgrading The Weekend ‘Net’: Clarifying the Goal
May 10, 2018
Some who are veteran readers of my articles and books may be surprised to find that I see weekend gatherings to be of...
Coaching, Outreach and Evangelism
Come & See vs Go & Do Church
May 9, 2018
Every year I reread certain books. These books were light years ahead of anything out there at the time and are still...
8.5 of My Favorite Mistakes of 2015
Dec 30, 2015
“Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.” – G. K. Chesterton I take a bit of time at the end of each year...
My Mentor
Aug 7, 2013
I left Washington DC this morning after a marvelous week of church planting work and incredible networking. As I sat...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Contextual Assessment: An Irrefutable Principle of Leadership
May 28, 2013
Joseph, Joshua, Gideon, and Nehemiah, four Godly leaders in the Old Testament, each faced seemingly insurmountable...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Prepare, Engage, Act
Mar 4, 2013
I’ve coached people—including church planters—for pretty much forever now. When all is said and done, here’s what...
Pushing Back to Move Ahead
Feb 15, 2013
Did you happen to see the video by Jefferson Behke entitled “Why I Hate Religion, but Love Jesus” on YouTube? It...
X = T + E
Sep 14, 2012
How many times have you filled in those little square boxes or circles next to items on test forms? Have many times...
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