I recently read the book, Multiplier by Dave Ferguson. In the first section, he began by wisely stating, you multiply who you are. So before you begin developing others, take steps to become a healthy leader. He used a cycling story to illustrate. For years, British cycling was stuck in mediocrity. Not one Olympic gold medal in nearly a century. No Tour de France wins. Nothing remarkable. Then everything changed. When performance director Dave Brailsford took over, he … [Read more...]
“I See In You…” Calling Out Potential
Big Idea Most leaders look for readiness.Developers look for potential. Today we will discuss the, “I See In You Principle." Great leaders don’t just manage what is; they call out what could be. Think about your own life for a second.How many times have you doubted yourself? Has there ever been a time in your life when someone else saw something in you before you saw it in yourself? That moment, when someone names potential in you, can change everything.It can ignite … [Read more...]
Staying Fresh in the Pulpit
The best way to stay fresh in the pulpit is to read books on preaching and then apply what you learn. A sermon is made up of distinct parts—the greeting, introduction, background, exposition, conclusion, and closing prayer—and preaching books offer Scripture-based insight into how to prepare each one well. As you learn to craft a stronger introduction, a clearer exposition, or a more effective conclusion, your preaching doesn’t just improve—it changes. And change is the very definition of … [Read more...]
The Unenviable Job of a Leader
I recently spent time with a pastor friend, and as we caught up he began to share some of the leadership strain he’s been carrying. Several staff members were upset with him—upset enough to resign—over a leadership decision he had made. The issue was this: For the church’s vision to move from paper to reality, restructuring was necessary. And my friend, being the kind of leader churches need, didn’t avoid the hard work. He led the staff through the process carefully and intentionally. But the … [Read more...]
Core Four: Evaluate
RWMC is an acronym that helps us easily remember the four questions we have to ask ourselves each week about our Sunday services…. R stands for what went right? W stands for what went wrong? M stands for what was missing? And C stands for what was confusing? And these are the four questions you want to ask about every Sunday service. So here’s what you do: Make a note on your phone that you label RWMC. Under that make four headings: 1) right, 2) wrong, 3) missing, 4) confusing. Then, on … [Read more...]
A Thanksgiving Devotional
I’m reading Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick and wrote the following devotional based off what I’ve learned in the book. Enjoy! The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621. The Pilgrims didn’t call it “Thanksgiving” at the time, but because the purpose of their feast was to thank God for His blessings, it was later given that name. What makes this so striking is the context. Of the roughly 100 people who arrived on the Mayflower, half died within the first year. They faced disease, … [Read more...]
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