“It’s the little things that make the big things possible. Only close attention to the fine details of any operation makes the operation first class.” — J. Willard Marriott
Are You a Leader or a Loser?
If you read my blog, you are most likely a church leader of some sort – Senior Pastor, Staff Pastor, Elder, Deacon, Lay Leader, etc. However, title alone has never been enough to make a leader. Have you ever wondered what character traits make you a leader? Here’s one trait that is essential, explained in a challenging but true article … Read More
The Most Important Ingredient – A Saturday Quote
“The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” — Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president
Better than Yourself – A Saturday Quote
“Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” — William Faulkner, Author
High Expectations – A Saturday Quote
“High expectations are the key to everything.” — Sam Walton, Wal-Mart Founder
Reaching for High Goals (A Saturday Quote)
“You need to overcome the tug of people against you as you reach for high goals.” — George Patton, General
True Grit – A Saturday Quote
“True grit is making a decision and standing by it, doing what must be done.” — John Wayne
Q & A – When A Staff Member Resigns
Here’s an “Ask Nelson” question that I answered a while back: Q:I’ve got a staffing question and wanted to bounce it off you – one of the members of my staff needs to step down because she needs more time with her family, but everything’s on the up and up between her & the church. She’s willing to stay on … Read More
Only Half a Day – A Saturday Quote
“To be successful you only have to work ½ a day – the first 12 hours or the second twelve hours” — Ken Blanchard
Disconnect: Permission for Pastors to Power Down
Here’s an article I wrote a while back for Sermon Central: Disconnect: Permission to Power Down by Nelson Searcy www.ChurchLeaderInsights.com I have a serious question for you. There is only one right answer to this question, so get ready. If you answer incorrectly, don’t be too discouraged. There is hope. But this question is a barometer that can’t be ignored. … Read More