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Moving from Great Disruption to Great Discipleship

We are living in a time of incredible disruption. Recently, I wrote about some principles for leadership in the pandemic. However, the overall disruption I’m referring to here is not merely due to the the pandemic, but also the economic impact of the pandemic and other associated factors such as … [Read more...] about Moving from Great Disruption to Great Discipleship

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What to Do When the Student Conference is Over

Recently, I shared a few reasons why I think it’s helpful to take college students to a relevant ministry conference. These events can have a catalytic impact upon the lives of the students and leaders who attend them, but what should you do after the conference? How do you maximize this moment and … [Read more...] about What to Do When the Student Conference is Over

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3 Helpful Leadership Podcasts

Most of us know that we need help to reach our full leadership potential. With the abundance of options available, where should you start and how can you make the most of your time? I really enjoy listening to podcasts, particularly those related to the topic of leadership. I spend time commuting … [Read more...] about 3 Helpful Leadership Podcasts

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Three Signs of a Miserable Job

Recent talk about work, including a really good post by my friend Jen got me thinking again about the nature of work. I remembered hearing about a book by Patrick Lencioni which dealt with this subject so I looked it up on Amazon. Patrick Lencioni authored a book called "Three Signs of a Miserable … [Read more...] about Three Signs of a Miserable Job

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The Measure of Success in Ministry

Last week at the Every Nation Winter Conference for campus ministers and church leaders in the Every Nation movement. One of the conference sessions featured a panel discussion on "The Measure of Success in Ministry".  - A great topic, especially for someone like me who has the Achiever theme in his … [Read more...] about The Measure of Success in Ministry

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Catalyst Recap – Andy Stanley on Moral Authority

Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Atlanta church spoke several times at the Catalyst Conference this year.  HIs first session he spoke out of Nehemiah 5:6-18 on the importance of a leader having "moral authority".  "Moral authority is what we get when people percieve … [Read more...] about Catalyst Recap – Andy Stanley on Moral Authority