Spiritual Leadership Part 2

As I mentioned yesterday, I think the Spiritual Leadership dimension is the most unique and one of the most critical dimensions that we need to learn to develop as leaders, especially faith-based leaders. In the book Spiritual Leadership, the Blackabys define spiritual leadership as “moving people on to God’s agenda”. When spiritual leaders have done […]

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Spiritual Leadership Part 1

This week we’re finishing up our series on the 4 Dimensions of Leadership.  The last dimension we’re talking about is Spiritual Leadership and I’m dividing this one into two parts.  This is the dimension that is unique to faith-based leaders.  I believe it’s the dimension that sets us apart… and it’s not just for those […]

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Fabulous Friday

Here’s what’s going on… I’m reading Andre Agassi’s auto-biography Open (finally).  It’s absolutely amazing the sacrifices people will make for a dream (in this case, not even his own).  I wonder how many Christians put in that much effort to live out God’s dream? Today I’m officially a Contributing Editor at Gifted for Leadership, a resource […]

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Visionary Leadership

Today’s Dimension is another doozie. Visionary Leadership. I think this is the toughest dimension to learn if it’s not your natural leadership dimension (maybe I just think that because it’s the most difficult one for me).  But when someone is a strong visionary leader, it’s undeniable.  People naturally want to follow them.  That’s the kind […]

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Self-Leadership

Today we continue the 4 Dimensions Series with a post on the dimension of self-leadership from Cross Point’s Spiritual Formation Pastor, Chris Surratt.  This dimension is HUGE to your leadership balance and I have been amazed by Chris’ ability to lead himself so well and to teach his team to do the same.  Chris has […]

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Managerial/Organizational Leadership

As part of our series about the four dimensions of leadership, today’s guest post is from Pat Rowland, our Family Ministries Pastor at Cross Point.  Pat joined our staff almost three years ago and he has been through many growth transitions and changes that we have experienced.  The thing I love about Pat is how […]

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Not the Leader I Wanted To Be

My first career job was, at the time, my dream job.  After about a year of “paying my dues” working the front desk and personally assisting everyone in the office, I was promoted to the “real work”… the fun stuff… marketing, promotions, artist development, etc.  I was now playing with the big kids.  I was […]

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Sunday Highlights

Here are a few highlights from today at Cross Point: We introduced Willy & Shay Maxwell to the Dickson Campus.  Willy will be our new Campus Pastor for this campus officially January 1.  We’re so excited to have them! Our Nashville and North campuses incorporated baptisms into their worship services today.  So powerful! Pete delivered […]

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Fabulous Friday

Ahhh Friday once again! This will be random because there is absolutely nothing organized about my thoughts today… I’m supposed to begin my Christmas decorating this weekend but I’m totally not in the spirit.  What is wrong with me??!! I am usually “Christmas Crazy” by this time of the year.   I’m seriously beginning to think […]

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My Blake Bergstrom Moment

“All  business all the time” That’s my unofficial motto. I’m a serious, contemplative type.   I’ve always been accused of acting twice my age.  (I used to take that as a compliment.) So along with my seriousness, comes a slowness to laugh, especially at myself. This week in all staff meeting I had my best (or […]

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