Organizational Development

This is Our Moment!

Leaders emerge in the heat of the moment. That statement may not sound overly profound, but I’ve never found it to be more true than this week. My boss began making critical decisions from the moment we realized the worst was inevitable.  That’s leadership. Three Cross Point guys found a way through waste deep rushing […]

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Too Close to Home

I finally went for a run tonight.  The last four days have been so wild the last thing I’ve thought about was exercise, but tonight I had to get out. I was somewhat prepared for what I’d find.  I knew my running route would look far different than it ever has before.  But, I still […]

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Walking Hope

Thank you all for the prayers, encouragement and support you have offered to the people of Nashville! God is at work in spite of great tragedy.  These past few days have been some of the most challenging and yet most rewarding. I’m so proud of the Cross Point volunteers who have come out by the […]

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Winning vs. Finishing

Last Saturday I ran the 1/2 marathon here in Nashville. I started strong.  I was ready to run.  I had a goal to beat my best time.  I was nervous, excited and goal-minded. But about half way through the race I hit a wall and couldn’t recover.  I may have started too strong.  It could […]

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Leaders of the Future

Are the leaders of the future truly men and women of God, people with an ardent desire to dwell in God’s presence, to listen to God’s voice, to look at God’s beauty, to touch God’s incarnate Word, and to taste fully God’s infinite goodness? Henri Nouwen from In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian […]

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Sunday Highlights

Waiting on God by Pete Wilson There is an undeniable relationship between CRISIS and HOPE. Matthew 5:1-4 It is rare for us to seek God when everything is going well in our lives. John 11:1-6 We love the idea of following Jesus until it disrupts our plans or our dreams. We have become quick-aholics.  We […]

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Sunday Highlights

His Powerful Presence by Pete Wilson How do you response in life when you feel like God is not there, when you feel like the dream is shattered? Key Question: What would you do in your life if you were absolutely confident that God was with you? Genesis 37:3-4 When things aren’t working out, we […]

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I Don’t Like to Fight

I didn’t get into ministry to fight this battle. I’m not one to stir things up and I really don’t enjoy invoking criticism or argument. But… After 5 years of ministry, the fact that I’m a woman in a high level church leadership position occasionally raises some eyebrows.  I’ll be honest.  I took my job […]

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I Don't Like to Fight

I didn’t get into ministry to fight this battle. I’m not one to stir things up and I really don’t enjoy invoking criticism or argument. But… After 5 years of ministry, the fact that I’m a woman in a high level church leadership position occasionally raises some eyebrows.  I’ll be honest.  I took my job […]

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