I received a call a couple of Monday’s ago. It was the principal from the school we rent out for our weekend services. Evidently, one of the classrooms we use had some “issues” that needed addressing. I could feel my stress level rising. I quickly fired off an email to our people, letting them know [...]
Archive for August, 2006
Know my stress zones (Lessons learned)
Posted in Church Planting on August 31, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Side-lined
Posted in Church Planting, Leadership on August 28, 2006 | 3 Comments »
I get pretty bummed when I think of the many, great guys that have left church leadership over the last few years. I think about one guy…very talented…tons to offer…but jaded and a little burned by previous experiences. Actually, I can think of about ten guys that my last statement could be describing. It frustrates me…and [...]
The music guy must go
Posted in Leadership, Trends on August 14, 2006 | 3 Comments »
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend lately in “progressive” churches that are always trying to be on the mythical “cutting edge”. Locally, I’m aware of at least two larger churches that have either out and out dismissed their music pastors or pressured them into leaving due to their age or waning style in music. Nationally, I’ve [...]
Starting a church? Read these…
Posted in Church Planting on August 11, 2006 | 1 Comment »
I recently read and joined a discussion regarding top-ten books for someone starting a church. The reasoning behind the list was that lead-guys read too many “how-to” books and not enough books preparing them to lead and be the kind of man that God will use. I agree…but his choices of books were far too [...]
In the beginning
Posted in Leadership on August 8, 2006 | 2 Comments »
It’s one thing to criticize the previous generation/s for their inability to pass the leadership baton. But shame on us if we fail to do the same.
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