From time to time, after a big day like Easter or a Friend Day, our staff sit down and wrote hand written thank you notes to everyone who made that Sunday happen (often 100+ thank you notes). We write, pray, write and pray some more. It’s a powerful reminder that you aren’t in this alone . . .and its a … Read More
The Best Way to Lead People into the Future – A Saturday Quote
“The best way to lead people into the future is to connect with them deeply in the present.” – James Kouzes
Overcoming the Myth of “That Will Never Work Here”
One of the greatest obstacles to your church growing, thriving and reaching its “full redemptive potential” is a short, 6-word phrase that has led to the plateau and ultimate decline of many a church: That will never work here because… If only I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that statement over the years – it’s normally followed … Read More
NEW PODCAST – The Power of Thank You
Don’t miss this month’s Church Leader Insights Podcast, where Kerrick Thomas and I discuss “The Power of Thank You.” In this challenging podcast, we remind you that the job of a leader is to say Thank You and then we show you have to build this type of gratitude into the systems of your church! Click Here to Listen Now … Read More
Some Things You Learn In The Storm – A Saturday Quote
“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” — Willa Cather, author
How to Survive the Recession – 44 Tips from Tom Peters (FREE VIDEO)
Tom Peters has been one of my favorite ‘business guru’s’ for a long time. Many of his books are on my ‘must read’ list, including his latest, Little Big Things, which I will have more to say about in a future Church Leader Insights Newsletter – you do get that right? If not, get it here. Now. Here’s a recent … Read More
Day In and Day Out – A Saturday Quote
“It’s not what you do once in a while; it’s what you do day in and day out that makes the difference.” — Jenny Craig, diet guru
Learn the Lessons – A Saturday Quote
“The important thing is to learn a lesson every time you lose.” — John McEnroe, Tennis Champion
Character Formation – A Saturday Quote
“Character isn’t something you were born with and can’t change, like your fingerprints. It’s something you weren’t born with and must take responsibility for forming.” — Jim Rohn: Entrepreneur, Author and Speaker
Lost Time – A Saturday Quote
“Lost time is never found again.” — Benjamin Franklin, inventor P.S. To learn 34 proven principles to minimizing your “lost time,” check out Time Management for Busy Pastors.