Change—it’s as common as the cold, as unpredictable as the weather and as painful as a toothache. And if we’re honest, we don’t typically enjoy it. Why can some leaders embrace change naturally and effortlessly? Why do some (most) of us struggle with change? And most importantly, what does God think of change and what does our ability or inability to change say about our faith in his plan?

By the sole fact that you are taking time to read this article, in an attempt to make yourself a better leader, it shows that you understand how extremely tough our jobs are. Most people, including our mommas, don’t really know what we do on a daily basis. I’ve said innumerable times that the 12+ […]

As leaders, we make lots of decisions. While some are truly difficult and have the potential to impact our overall direction, many decisions could possibly be made by two, three or four other highly qualified people in your organization. As a mentor once told me, my challenge as a leader is to know which decisions […]

As you start reading this, I need to ask a favor. Yeah, it’s kind of brash, so let me say “Thanks” on the front end. I promise it’s not difficult. Here’s what I’d like to ask. Tune out whatever else you’re doing and think back to your first job. Not that one . . . […]

Threading a teeny tiny needle. Folding a fitted sheet. Painting the trim in your bathroom without painter’s tape. When you think about these three pretty random tasks, can you think of anything they might even remotely have in common? Personally, I’ve broken a serious sweat tackling these joyous chores lately, and let me tell you, […]

  As I’ve been putting my thoughts together around the idea of casting vision to volunteers, my mental Rolodex can’t stop pulling up incredible events where passionate leaders creatively shared their compelling vision. How about you? Is your mind racing around from event to event stopping on the most memorable highlights? Do you have that […]

Since you’re reading this blog, more than likely you’re smarter than most and probably a life long learner. Since that’s the case, I don’t feel bad testing your knowledge right out of the gate. Are you ready? Okay, here we go. Who said the following? “I yam what I yam, and that’s all that I […]

At this year’s Orange Conference, I had the opportunity to talk to a group of excited family ministry leaders about the importance of delegating. The bottom line was that to be an effective and efficient leader, we must be willing to delegate. As I’ve seen my current church grow, I’ve been forced to think more […]