Those of you who know me well know that I dodge most women’s events. When a circle of women starts talking about women’s ministry, I find a way to disappear. I feel out of place. I don’t relate. But something different is stirring and my heart is connecting in a way that it never has […]
Those of you who know me well know that I dodge most women’s events. When a circle of women starts talking about women’s ministry, I find a way to disappear. I feel out of place. I don’t relate. But something different is stirring and my heart is connecting in a way that it never has […]
Do you ever feel like you’re a magnet for naysayers? It doesn’t matter how well a Sunday service goes or how effective your latest ministry event was, there always seems to be at least one critic who has questions or complaints. In fact, you probably can instantly create a mental list of the people who […]
Have you ever noticed that every good drama or movie has certain ingredients? The stories tend to follow a similar pattern: Act 1: The Introduction. Gives us the essential background information. It introduces us to the important characters in our story. Act 2: The Conflict. A significant problem is introduced here. Act 3: The Climax. […]
Having a relationship with Jesus presses all of my “Do not want to be vulnerable” buttons. Knowing him requires learning to follow him, depend on him, surrender to him, submit to him, trust that he knows better than I do and believe that he knows what’s best for me even when I can’t see my […]
27 million people live in slavery today. That number is incomprehensible. It’s a part of our world that most of us don’t see. The idea that we can carry on our lives completely disconnected from this horrific reality disturbs me. How can such an intricately connected world still be so disconnected in some ways? Tomorrow, […]
Leaders engage. Leaders learn. Leaders take responsibility. Leaders identify a problem and are compelled to find a solution. Leaders love. Leaders care. Leaders commit. This documentary is an example of some great leaders in action. So grateful for the work that Kay Warren is doing with the HIV/AIDS Initiative and proud of Pete and these […]
Last week I had the privilege of doing a webinar interview with Tony Bowick about staff alignment. Thought you all might enjoy hearing that conversation. Be sure to check out Tony’s website which is geared to equipping Executive Pastors. I love the resource he has created for us!
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If you’re a leader, you understand the importance of vision casting. You frequently have to remind those you lead why they do what they do. You remind them of how every task, no matter how seemingly insignificant, ties back to the vision of your church or organization. It’s leadership 101. You’ve likely worked hard to […]