Whatever Happened to Excellence

Whatever Happened to Excellence

My brother was in the Marines … a loooong time ago. I was in the Air Force … a looooooonger time ago. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Good enough for government work.” I imagine I heard that now and again during my tour in Europe, but I know good and well my brother...
Living In The Big Picture

Living In The Big Picture

As a Church Planter, there are certain built-in big days that give you a great increase in numbers but sometimes leave you feeling empty the week after.  For example, Easter can be one of those days.  People go to church on Easter!  They come to your church, and the...
The Success in Succession

The Success in Succession

Are You Future-Thinking?   There’s been a lot written about senior pastors’ transition and succession, particularly as Boomers are in the throes of figuring out what’s next. I’ve been on both sides of successful transitions, following a catalytic lead...