It’s never wise to assume or take for granted that people are listening as you talk. What level of influence do you have when communicating? John Maxwell’s 5 Levels of Leadership is a great for us to use as a tool to assess and intentionally become better communicators!
Last summer I spent a couple thousand dollars cutting down and stump grinding nine trees that I spent hundreds of dollars planting about ten years ago. Seems dumb I know. But sometimes that’s what it takes both in your landscape and in your church. Perhaps you’ve seen these trees, they are called Cryptomeria. They grow …
Daniel E. Finch lost the fight to his long-term battle with cancer on January 9, but in the very same moment he saw Jesus. So the truth is, he won! He was a faith hero to me. As I think about him, it struck me that some leaders finish very well. So what made this pastor different? Why did Dan go the distance and finish well?
Guest Post by Chris Martin – In my study of Millennials and their interaction with the Christian faith, I’ve noticed some trends about what Millennials like and do not like when it comes to the gathering of the local church.
