How to Deal With Problems
How to Deal With Big Problems? I wanted to die. I wanted to run and hide. That was my initial response when I opened up the info from my accountant. I owed the IRS a LOT of money, and...
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Why is Christmas Stressful? Christmas is different for everyone. For some, you enjoy the season, the giving (the getting), the busyness, friends and family time, and much more. For others, the season brings stress and memories of loved ones...
Read moreCOMMON MISTAKES IN CHANGE MANAGEMENT
COMMON MISTAKES IN CHANGE MANAGEMENT I love the Joe Louis quote, “Everyone Wants to Go to Heaven, but No One Wants to Die.” We want the result, but we are unwilling to make the sacrifices necessary to reach our...
Read moreWhat Does A Difficult Situation Look Like?
What to do When Your Emotions Take Over “Dad, he yelled at me and put his hand on my knee.” My daughter, Addy, was sitting in my car, crying uncontrollably, re-living the experience she had at her first driving...
Read moreWhat You’ll Gain From a 360-Degree Feedback Review
Different Types of Job Performance Reviews In my 20+ years of pastoring, I have countless stories and experiences of being blessed while being a blessing to those I served. However, two single days will forever be seared in my...
Read moreCreating a Strategic Plan For Your Church
How to Be a Successful Church Leader In 2003, God gave me a BHAG for the ministry I was leading. I never got to see it accomplished (due in large part to my own character issues). However, seven years...
Read moreHelping Your Church Family Change
“They’re getting a divorce!?!” A church board member had just shared this information. One of our core families was separating. This news left me feeling heartbroken for the family, the couple, the kids, and the extended family and friends...
Read moreBeing the Pastor that Your Church Wants to Follow
Be the Pastor Your Church Wants to Follow Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but...
Read moreSay Goodbye to 2020!
You Are On The Clock Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT) – So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand...
Read moreHow To Avoid Burnout In Ministry, In Life
The past two years have been like NO OTHER and although we can hope for the best for 2022 we have no idea WHAT awaits us. Whether you realize it or not, you potentially have more stress and anxiety...
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