Getting in the way of worship
I went to Dollar General last night to pick some last minute things for a meeting. Because of a semi truck parked diagonally, I had to squeeze into the parking lot with … Read more
Three “Greetings” Worship Leaders Should Make on Sunday Mornings.
Greeting is an act of communication in which human beings intentionally make their presence known to each other, to show attention to, and to suggest a type of relationship between … Read more
Focus Your Youth Ministry, Widen the Impact
Here’s a reminder for three important things to focus on in your ministry to students! Helpful Holy Teaching—Teaching can come in lots of forms, but it must be something that … Read more
Eight Thoughts for Cultivating Growth In Your Church
There are a few words that need to stay on our hearts and minds; in our vocabulary and conversation when we are cultivating growth in our church and ministries. Hope … Read more
10 Things Every Congregation wants their Worship Leader to Know
1. “Don’t try to be Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Paul Baloche or Darlene Zschech. God already has those folks.” We need you to be uniquely who God created you to be. … Read more
The Only U.S. National Holiday for a Preacher!
I heard someone say once that MLK day was the only National Holiday for a preacher. I think about it every time we roll around to Martin Luther King’s Birthday … Read more
Three Steps to Making a Statement Your Own
I was in a seminar with John Maxwell and in passing, he mentioned this little formula (in fun) for taking a statement, giving someone credit and then making it your … Read more
Giving to Haiti
As I reflect on the year anniversary of the earthquake disaster in Haiti this time last year, I lift the nation up. Recently, I got a letter from a friend of … Read more
5 Simple Questions to Ask Your Team Members
1) Do you know what you are planning to accomplish tomorrow? 2) Are you having fun in your job / role on this team? What have you planned today, outside … Read more
Perpetually Partially Connected
A large percentage of Americans are Perpetually Partially Connected. Though it seems like we are connected to a greater extent, we are never fully engaging in one aspect of life. … Read more