I got to know this leader in every one of his leadership roles and as I got to know him more deeply I found out his secret leadership sauce...
If you follow the same habits in your relationship within the church as you do outside of the church, then it's likely the church you attend is very much like you. But that's not the way it should be.
Cutting words were spoken. Voices were raised. Apologies were issued. Forgiveness was in high demand. But we learned a lot. We learned about each other, ourselves, and our need to lean into each other in times of tension. But most of all I learned...
Many people believe a government take over is the biggest threat to the church today. The belief that outside influences will disrupt, hinder, or ruin the church is routinely portrayed as the greatest danger facing the church.
We don't want the deeper interactions we have to be like a game of "whack-a-mole", every time a kid comes up, conversation stops, we "whack" the apparent need, and move on. This is no way to have good meaningful dialogue with those we care about and love.
While I regularly think about investing in terms of finances, the same is true of time. Where I invest my time today could pay dividends years down the road. This is especially true when it comes to...
Preacher on the Run... 