In my coaching networks, I talk about the value of G — A — P. That stands for Gain Another Perspective. It is one of the most important reasons why we need people who are close to us and can speak wisdom into our lives. A close friend can see things in our lives and circumstances that may be hidden … Read More
The 7 Commitments of a Renegade Pastor
Your life is shaped by the commitments you choose to make. As you refine your commitments, you shape the contours of your future. When it comes to abandoning average and beginning to live the no-holds-barred life of a renegade, there are seven essential commitments you must make in order to put and keep yourself on the right path. Here is … Read More
What is the Generosity Ladder?
If you’ve ever changed a light bulb or painted a house, you know that a ladder is simply a tool to get you from your current level to a higher plane. Things that are out of reach before we step onto a ladder are easily in our grasp after we climb to the top. The generosity ladder, like any ladder, … Read More
Get a Grip: Managing Your Emotional Health
Emotional health isn’t quite as easy to pin down as physical health. There are no numbers to measure just how emotionally fit you are. Psychologists define emotional health as overall psychological well-being. It is a combination of the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulty. People … Read More
Leaders Safeguard God’s People
“So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.” –Acts 20:28 (NLT)
Roy Fish on the Story of Redemption
“The Bible is the story of God inviting sinful people to come and receive the benefits of the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Roy Fish (February 7, 1930 – September 10, 2012) was an American preacher who is best known as a longtime professor of evangelism at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) in Fort Worth, Texas. He … Read More
10 Ways to Build an Evangelistic Church Culture, by Facts & Trends
Culture is mediated through leadership over time. When it comes to building an evangelistic church culture, it’s incumbent upon pastors and other church leaders to set the culture, speak the culture, model the culture and stay the course. A church is likely to be enthusiastic about evangelism as its pastor. Building a true culture of evangelism takes time – not … Read More
The Well of Wellness: How Water Promotes Weight Loss
When there is enough of it, water accomplishes some amazing things in your body. Water gives you energy; regulates digestion by breaking down and flushing waste; helps stabilize blood pressure; clears toxins from your body; reduces the chance of kidney stones; helps maintain your body’s proper acid and alkaline balance; improves focus and mental acuity; and hydrates your skin and … Read More
Follow the Leader: What it Means to Let Christ Lead
Have you ever dropped back from Jesus’ guidance for one reason or another and quickly found yourself too far away to make out His whispers? You may still be able to hear when He turns the volume up, but maybe you feel like you’ve lost your intimate, ongoing communion with Him. Following closely enough behind Jesus to hear what He’s … Read More
Notoriously Late? Here’s How to Develop a 10-Minutes-Early Habit
Leaders who are consistently late are viewed as weaker and less effective. So being on time should be the standard for every renegade pastor. But we would encourage you to take it a step further and make it your practice to be ten minutes early everywhere you go. Adopting this habit is surprisingly easy. With some simple changes to your … Read More