One of our staff values at Cross Point is embracing an attitude of “whatever it takes”. (The actual value is “Exponential Innovation” but the short way of saying that is “whatever it takes.”) I believe that influence ebbs and flows and when it’s flowing, you’ve got to seize the opportunity in a big way. Cross […]
“Leaders are learners”. (I think Andy Stanley said that… and probably several other great leaders.) But the more complex our leadership gets, the less time we tend to carve out for learning. I’m hanging out this week with some other Executive Pastors from influential churches across the country. In just the first day, the conversations […]
Always be on your toes. Be ready for action. Be ready for the unpredictable. Be ready for crisis. Be ready to jump in and support. Be ready to offer an encouraging word. Be ready to coach. Be ready to do whatever it takes. Every day we lead is a day to make matter. In order […]
Monday night I was teaching at our Cultivate Her group talking about finding our identity in Christ. Several ladies shared stories about our tendency to find our identities in our roles as mothers, in our talents, in our achievements, etc. In the weeks that we’ve been discussing this topic, the question always comes back to […]
Monday night I was teaching at our Cultivate Her group talking about finding our identity in Christ. Several ladies shared stories about our tendency to find our identities in our roles as mothers, in our talents, in our achievements, etc. In the weeks that we’ve been discussing this topic, the question always comes back to […]
“Love is a many-splendored painful thing” Frank Sinatra edited by me Today we started our new series 5 Things That Will Destroy Your Marriage. I don’t think I was prepared for how sensitive this topic would be. For those who are married… it brings to the forefront the things that aren’t so merry about marriage. […]
Just a few days ago my husband and I celebrated our 12th Anniversary. It seems crazy that 12 years have passed… in many ways it feels like just yesterday that I walked down that aisle and in other ways it feels like we’ve always been together. 12 years of marriage have brought their shares of […]
Last week I had the privilege of speaking at Church Planters Velocity Conference about engaging our young women in the church. This was the overview of my session: Cultivate Her: Developing the Women Leaders in Your Church & Why It’s Essential What would happen if half of your leadership horsepower walked away from your ministry? […]
Last week I had the privilege of speaking at Church Planters Velocity Conference about engaging our young women in the church. This was the overview of my session: Cultivate Her: Developing the Women Leaders in Your Church & Why It’s Essential What would happen if half of your leadership horsepower walked away from your ministry? […]
It’s not too late to register to join us THIS Wednesday, March 2nd for Turning Points! Turning Points is a FREE online conference where you’ll hear stories of how other leaders navigated a season of change. Be inspired. Be encouraged… and while it’s all women speakers, don’t be fooled – this conference is for men […]