Pastors are just people, those with a high calling I know, but just people…
"I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best."
— Marilyn Monroe
I really love this quote. The reason is… Continue Reading…
If you are a leader and have a team that follows, you really need to know how good they really are. Sure when you are around, they may seem great, but what if you aren’t around, what then?
I have been experiencing some health issue (not sure what it is, going for more tests this morning), Continue Reading…
I asked a pastor this a while back, and he seemed almost offended. I wasn’t questioning his vision or calling, I was looking for the DEPTH of his passion.
There’s a difference between being consumed with passion, and passion consuming you… Continue Reading…
Describe your church.If you had to describe your church to someone, what would you say? Would you try to use language they could understand? I think it’s important to use terms others use, or hear on a regular basis.
I ran across a church that had this description on their home page… Continue Reading…
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I see so many pastors and leaders that have great hearts for God and for people, but have somehow lost their manhood. I’m serious, it seems they feel when God calls them to serve, a "holy castration" occurs and they are no longer allowed to be real men. Continue Reading…
"It is better to obey God, rather than man"
Hurt people hurt people. And hurt people rip leaders apart, this is a fact. If you are a seasoned leader, you can compare battle scars received at the hands and lips of those near and far. It’s a hurtful place at times, but this is the deal…
If you are walking after God’s heart and listening to His voice you must finish the race. Pain is a powerful motivator. It makes you want to quit, and most would never blame you for doing so. Thousands leave the ministry weekly!
You hold on to the promise. You choose love and not bitterness. You walk in grace and not hate. You look to Jesus, the author of your call and the commander of the army in which you serve. You will not allow any enemy, slandering word, hurtful deed or demon from hell to turn your head!
Look down, I know there’s blood on the ground. It hurts, at times it takes your breath away, and other times it leaves you numb to all emotion. But remember the one who bled for you. He gave it all, so you could give it all.
Don’t stop short, don’t leave the battle field even when you’re wounded! Even while down, hold your weapon close and crawl if you have to, but never stop taking ground. All ground is bought and paid for in blood. Pay your price! Take the ground God has called you to take, and never back down.
But… Great is your reward!
Really excited about The Comb Network’s first ever ‘Exploration’ Event tomorrow! Church leaders from all over the southeast are headed to O’Burg to learn about what it means to plant a church in the Comb Network and lead BIG in the small.
What makes the Comb Network different from other church planting networks are 5 distinctions. Continue Reading…
Be careful HOW you say something. That’s a lesson that I have to keep learning over and over as a leader. If you are blessed to have loving and loyal people on your team, and they are following and leading with you for the Kingdom… Continue Reading…
Where are you going? Ever hear that from your mom growing up? She would ask when…1- She could see you walking into danger. 2- She knew you didn’ t know where you were going.
I think God screams that at leaders many times. Continue Reading…
