“Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.” — Frederick Wilcox, writer
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 1
A lot of people have asked me recently, What do you read each day/week/month besides books and why? So, starting today, I want to share some of my “non-book” reading list, one by one, and see how far this leads us. I’ll give you one a week until I run out of recommendations. While nothing replaces the reading of quality books, there are … Read More
The Critical Ingredient – A Saturday Quote
“The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.” — Nolan Bushnell: Founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese’s
Are You Hiring the Right People for Your Church Staff?
Because of the growth of The Journey (and some painful early lessons), I have made it a goal of mine to become an expert on Staffing – to learn everything I can from other churches, businesses, etc. And recently I came across a great article from TechCrunch that deals with hiring for startups (church planting anyone?), but there are some … Read More
Confrontation – A Saturday Quote
“Confrontation simply means meeting the truth head-on.” — Mike Krzyzewski
Forgiveness – A Saturday Quote
Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that just crushed it. — Mark Twain
Hard to Bruise – A Saturday Quote
A good businessman is hard to bruise and quick to heal. – Richard Preston, Nucor Steel
What Are Your Fears Keeping You From Doing? CLI Newsletter Rewind
Did you read your March Church Leader Insights Newsletter? Each month I send out the latest and best thinking on Church Growth, Evangelism, Leadership, Church Planting, and more – the best church leadership content I can find – designed to help you lead your church to greater health and growth. And the best part…. It’s absolutely FREE! (click here to sign-up … Read More
Managing Time – A Saturday Quote
“Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else.” — Peter F. Drucker, Author and Management Expert P.S – To learn and implement 34 proven Time Management principles, check out Time Management for Busy Pastors.
How to Prepare Spiritually for Easter at Your Church
To experience all that God wants to do at your church this Easter, you and your fellow church leaders need to prepare spiritually for God to move in a powerful way. With that in mind, here are four helpful steps as you Fast and Pray for Easter: 1- Begin now to communicate the importance of Easter Sunday to your people. … Read More