The leadership compass is the basis for the leadership model we studied at the College of Biblical Studies. North = Character South = Skills West = Relationships East = Vision A true leader is a man/woman of character and influence with leadership skills to move …
Read MoreRePost: Servant Leadership
In my teacher’s alternative certification classes, we’ve been discussing what they call the “1st Year Roller Coaster” and it reminded me of some of the things I learned in my “Christian Leadership” studies at CBS. I thought it was worth RePosting. Also called “Situational Leadership,” …
Read MoreChristian Gymnastics – The Balance Beam
Risk is essential if we are going to call ourselves Christians. In Psalm 127:4-5, God describes our children as “arrows” in our quiver. That means we’ve gotta be willing to send our children (and ourselves since we are God’s children – the arrows in His …
Read MoreComic Books and Church – Between Frames
Seth Godin had a great post about marketing based upon some ideas from a book about comic books by Scott McCloud. In comic books, the action takes place “between the frames” and the reader ends up telling the story in his imagination as much or …
Read MorePaul was a Trader
SmallGroupTrader.com‘s mission is: “Helping people trade in the pursuit of the American-Dream for a world that desperately needs Christ.” Remember the old game Chutes and Ladders? To me, this carries some of the same ideas. Paul didn’t exactly trade in his pursuit of the “American-Dream,” …
Read MoreRight Now Conference
Miranda and I went to Dallas last weekend for the Right Now conference. It was a perfect way to get away and refocus ourselves on God. It just seemed like a good time to get away to think and dream and pray and talk about …
Read MoreWho Moved My Cheese?
I know who moved my cheese. God did. 2 weeks ago today, my church decided to make all full-time positions “part-time.” The Administrative Board may very well have been the instrument He used, but God moved my cheese. I believe He has greater plans for …
Read MoreCarrots and Sticks and Candles
Carrots and Sticks may motivate a horse to run, but Dan Pink argues that for humans, they just aren’t good motivators. In the video posted below, he shares some amazing research about motivation. I thought I’d share a bit of it here for all you …
Read MoreMan, Movement, Machine, & Monuments
Miranda and I got to hang out with some friends who are missionaries a few weeks ago. Trey and Leigh Anne are some of the coolest people I know. Anyway, during our time together, Trey and I had a great conversation and he said something …
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