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In celebration of Independence Day, and a renewed, steadfast faith in God, it feels appropriate to take an extended look at the words of George Washington in his 1796 Farewell Address: Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political … [Continue reading]
Too many times, our team has made the "giant leap" ministry mistake. Instead of providing an easy and obvious step into ministry or discipleship, we've made things more complicated than they had to be. Churches have a tendency to overprogram as … [Continue reading]
Making good ministry hiring decisions is both an art and a science. On the subjective side, you have to discern whether a candidate has the intangible likability, relational skills and emotional intelligence to succeed in ministry. On the … [Continue reading]
The political thriller film Argo portrays the successful rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Iran during the 1979-1981 Iran hostage crisis. With the leadership of the Canadian ambassador and support from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the … [Continue reading]
A few of my favorite demotivators from Despair, Inc. are the ones describing the pointlessness of meetings, committees and teamwork: Meetings. None of us is as dumb as all of us. Teamwork. A few harmless flakes working together can unleash an … [Continue reading]