I’ve had sleep apnea for years. For those who don’t know: (If you already have an understanding, skip ahead to the “bold” section.) Sleep apnea keeps you from entering REM sleep (when dreaming occurs) and eventually causes heart problems. Someone with sleep apnea holds his/her breath while sleeping which causes a lack of oxygen to…
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Leadership Compass
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 people into a new preferred future/vision. The intersections of these…
Good Personal Vision Questions
Just thought I’d repost these questions from Will Mancini (Church Unique) & Tom Harper These are things we should all think about every now and then. As you think about your personal vision… What one thing bothers you most about the world? If you knew you couldn’t fail, what one thing would you pursue for…
Changing a Culture
Some of the church leadership people met with Dave Herman, (our “Transformation Coach”) this morning and I created a few diagrams to help explain some of the things he shared. Although we talked about quite a few other topics, most of the conversations centered on changing a culture. I think it’s important to first define…
Patch Adams Leadership Qualities
Introduction The movie, Patch Adams, (Universal Studios, 1998) is based on the life a Dr. Patch Adams. A man who believes that “the most revolutionary act one can commit in our world is to be happy.” (from his biography on internationalspeakers.com.) Famous comedian, Robin Williams, plays the role very well. The film begins in a…
Visioneering
Introduction “Visioneering” by Andy Stanley is intended to help Christians in understanding what he calls “God’s blueprint for developing and maintaining personal vision.” Andy, a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, is the son of Charles Stanley and the founding pastor of North Point Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia. “Visioneering” is clearly a book about leadership,…
Casting Vision
We watched a John Maxwell presentation about “How to Cast a Vision” in school the other night. Here are the notes I took: 1. Clarity bring understanding to vision. 2. Connectedness brings past, present, and future together. 3. Purpose brings direction to a vision. 4. Goals bring target to a vision. 5. Honesty brings integrity…
A Vision in the Night
OK – I’m not even sure where to begin this one. If you’ve been reading this blog much, you already know that I’ve been feeling called to being a part of a church plant one day. I was talking to my father-in-law, Mike Mathews Saturday, Jan 20th! He is my greatest supporter. He wants to…