It may sound like a no brainier, but I swear, I talk to so many leaders and pastors that spend soooo much time trying to improve on what they don’t do well, they neglect what they do BEST! This drives me crazy! Come on people! God has gifted, anointed and called you for a purpose and that purpose is to grow His Kingdom! He has put you in a place, and given you spiritual strength to accomplish that calling. Don’t turn your head to the right or the left! Instead… Continue Reading…

OK. Something has happened, come up or changed. And guess what, you da one! You have to be ready to bring the Word with ONLY 10 hours of prep time. Now let’s say you are not allowed to re-heat something old, you have to bring something new. How would you divide your time in the following categories: (Please only choose your top (4), then rank them by #. the first being the one you would spend most time on, then next, etc.) Continue Reading…

Being a pastor and leader for almost 30 years (I know I don’t look that old, thanks!), I have heard it all, seen it all, witnessed it all & seen all TOO MUCH! But in the middle of hearing God’s voice, intensely following God’s lead, getting your praise on, someone can ask, call, text, em, dm, Facebook or Twitter you one of these Q’s, and I swear, I want to "go off" on that person so bad, they have no idea! So… Continue Reading…

When you are a leader, it is in your heart to accomplish the vision, inspire others,do well & finish well. However, along the way, there are somethings you learn that just don’t matter. Even though in the beginning you heard, or thought they were. Soon, you discover, that somethings not only don’t matter, they can be very detrimental to your leadership, team & Church! So you must learn what things matter, and the 8-Things that just don’t MATTER!

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When you look back over your life of family, relationships, ministry & "stuff", there are always lessons to be learned. I have come to realize I would much rather learn from others’ "hard knocks" rather than learning them on my own. So over my life experiences in no particular order, the 10-things I wish I hadn’t done!

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The attitude of a dangerous Christ follower is one of simple abandonment! Everything is abandoned for the sake of the calling of Christ. Our hunger and devotion to God must be THE most important thing in our lives. All else must be dim in comparison if we are to win the daily war against all the distractions that are battling for 1st place in our minds and lives.

I wrote this in my journal this morning. This is my commitment today to have an attitude of a dangerous Christ follower… Continue Reading…