Equipping Leaders To Multiply
I’ve heard it said so many times, “When you stop learning, you stop leading”. I don’t quite agree with that statement because I’ve known plenty of people who stopped learning but they kept leading. I think it’s better to say, “When you stop learning, you stunt your ability to lead well.” Growth is an essential discipline to healthy leadership. Did you grow yesterday? What about last week? While growth isn’t always easy to see it’s…Continue Reading
Over the years I’ve watched ministry take a toll on many marriages. I’ve watched good, well-intentioned pastors lose their marriage, family and job because they loved the church more than they loved their wife. The demands of ministry are great and never ending. That’s what makes it so difficult for good hearted men to say “NO” and have times they are intentionally unavailable. But this is the very discipline it requires to nurture the most…Continue Reading
We started a new series at West Ridge Church yesterday titled “The Last Words”. I had the opportunity to kickoff the series teaching on Luke 23:34 “Jesus said, ‘Father forgive them for them know not what they do.” When someone offends, betrays or hurts you there’s something deep within you that screams, “I can’t let them get by with this.” Your blood begins to boil and you think, “I didn’t do anything to deserve this.…Continue Reading
Ideas have the power to change an organization, change a life and change the world. Think about a song that’s moved your heart closer to God. Think about a resource that helped you achieve greater results. Think about a book that shaped your values and character. Think about a church that’s transformed your life. All of us have encountered things that have significantly changed the course of our life. But think about it…those things that…Continue Reading
For years I used to set a goal of reading 52 books between January 1 and December 31. And for several years I accomplished that goal. I still think that’s a good discipline for a young leader, but as I grew older something inside told me to slow down. I sensed I was at a stage where I needed to focus less on information and focus more on transformation. So I started reading fewer books.…Continue Reading