Leadership is Influence

by | May 4, 2017 | Leadership Nuggets: Archives

It was John Maxwell who said, “Leadership is influence … it isn’t about titles, positions, or flowcharts.  It’s about one life influencing another.”  And John Donne said, “No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main...

The Unseen Areas of Our Lives

by | May 4, 2017 | Pastoral Nuggets: Archives

Colossians 3:23-24(KJV) “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” As I write this column today I am reminded of the old saying:  “No...

I’m here Now

by | May 4, 2017 | An Encouraging Word to Pastors: Archives

For most of you, this weekend will be one of the busiest on your church calendar.  It will be filled with Easter Egg Hunts, Sunrise services, cantatas, and of course, the formal Sunday morning worship service on this, the highest of all Christian holidays: Easter. ...

Justifying Your Ministry Needs

by | Apr 4, 2017 | Leadership Nuggets: Archives

You’ve heard the old saying:  “We buy things we don’t need, with money we don’t have, to impress people we don’t like.”  As leaders, if we’re not careful, we will allow this mindset to infiltrate our leadership decision making process.  Sometimes we get all...