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The Empty Lanes: We Were Never Meant to Lead Alone
Albany, NY, at one point supposedly had the most bowling lanes per capita in the United States. I tried to verify that claim, but I couldn’t find a reliable source.
A Gratitude Practice That Changes How You Lead
The holiday season is one of the best and hardest times to be a church leader. You're celebrating Jesus' birth with your church while also shepherding people in a polarized world, balancing a budget, preparing special services and year-end giving campaigns, and trying to be present with your own family and friends.
Three Questions for an Intentional Holiday
If you’re a church leader about to make the Thanksgiving-to-Christmas run, I want to leave you with three questions before the season begins.
Why so many fishing stories?
Fishing reminds me of how often Jesus showed up in the disciples’ everyday world. From calling Peter right out of his boat, to filling nets until they nearly sank.
The Simple Framework That Transformed 1,000+ Church Teams
Ever walk out of a leadership meeting feeling frustrated, confused, or like you just wasted two hours? You're not alone. Most church leadership teams unknowingly sabotage their own strategic conversations by falling into five poor evaluation traps.
The Ministry Buffet: A Game-Changing Tool for Strategic Church Leadership
Discover how the Ministry Buffet Tool helps churches evaluate and prioritize their ministries by plotting Life Change Impact against Resources Required—ensuring focus on what truly matters.
Your Personal Relational Reach Zone: The Simple Path to Finding Your One
Evangelism feels overwhelming and awkward for most church members. Help people map their "Personal Relational Reach Zone" …
Your One Wants Peace
Embracing your desires and emotions is an excellent way to discover your Ones’ desires and feelings. This hit me hard last week…
Your One Wants Love
As you mobilize your Ninety-nines to reach and grow their Ones and lead them towards adopting the Great Commission as a personal mission statement….
Your One Wants Joy
So in this blog series, we will discuss some things that your One wants…
Your One is in Your Circle of Influence
I am continually amazed by how modern discoveries confirm the life and teachings of Jesus. Notice that I didn’t say surprised; I said amazed…