5 Keys in Setting Goals
All of us have experienced the frustration that comes from really wanting to accomplish something important and thinking we are really committed to it only to realize several months later it did not happen. When I evaluate personally and professionally where the breakdown occurs it usually centers on the disciplines involved in effective goal setting. […]
Changing Role Of The Pastor
In all of my years studying and leading churches the changing role of the pastor and the laity within the local church is probably one of the most misunderstood and potentially damaging issues facing the church. The biblical model is incredibly clear, the pastor is God’s gift to the church and his role is to […]
Seven Leadership Insights From West Point
If you are going to be a great leader you will become a life long learner. Daily, I get new insights into better ways of thinking or I am reminded of what I already know but need to practice more. This post on Forbes was excellent in both areas: “What are the key characteristics of […]
Worship Wars Are Not Glorifying
This is a subject that really breaks my heart because the pain that has been suffered by so many good people is so unnecessary. If this issue is not dealt with in a thoroughly biblical manner most of our current churches will stop reaching the next generation and will eventually die. To be sure our […]
Change Your Calendar, Change Your Life
There are two indicators that don’t lie about what our true priorities are in life, calendars and checkbooks. We have a tremendous amount of leadership responsibility over both areas. Many times our schedules are driven by others but for most of us we waste a tremendous amount of time doing the wrong things. This post […]