In Dave Ramsey's book Entreleadership I read the following: "It is leadership's job to continually shine a spotlight on the goal and remove any distractions." That being SO true, let me shine a little light on what we're trying to accomplish at New Day (i.e. the goal). We are in the disciple-development business and our product is changed lives (Christlike people). In accordance with Matthew 28:19-20 we: 1. MAKE disciples (we help people become followers of Jesus - “go and make disciples” … [Read more...]

Everything you do today will fall into one of four categories: Things that are important and urgent. Things that are important but not urgent. Things that are not important but are urgent. Things that are not important and not urgent. Productive people spend as much time as possible in categories one and two and avoid or delegate tasks in categories three and four. … [Read more...]

Had a great conversation the other day with a fellow church planter and we were discussing the benefits of advanced planning. I wanted to record some of those benefits to encourage you to plan ahead: When you plan ahead it will help you not to fall behind. Proverbs 21:5 says, "Careful planning puts you ahead in the long run; hurry and scurry puts you further behind." (The Message) Planning ahead allows time for the implementation of your ideas. Planning ahead allows you to slow cook whatever … [Read more...]