The Succession Plan: Planting and Strengthening into the Next Generation
Last year, GCC president Dave Harvey submitted, for consideration, a succession plan to the GCC...
Leaders, the Suffering You Hate Produces the Resilience You Need*
In 1941, imprisoned at Dachau, Polish craftsman Franz Kempa fashioned a violin from scraps of wood and makeshift tools. Hidden inside was a...
Leaders, Prepare for Difficulty
How would you respond if someone told you today, “Listen, I can’t give you details, but just know that the next few years are going to...
How the Gospel Reclaims the Joy of Leadership
Do you want to enjoy leading? Zealously pursue God’s glory. Do hard things. But don’t just...
More Lessons on Dealing with Broken Relationships
Broken relationships and international politics often share striking similarities. Both require clarity, sometimes even courage. The...
Forget Alexander, I’m Dave the Great!
Forget Alexander, I’m Dave the Great! Dr. Suess has a wacky little tale in which the witless Mrs. McCave has twenty-three sons (Dr. Suess...
Leaders, To Motivate People You Must Know What They Love
It’s a simple, but wholly transformational principle. We pursue what we treasure. All...
When Clay Pots Crack, Faith Speaks
Think about where you feel afflicted right now. What comes to mind? Is it financial—more bills than money at the end of the month? Maybe...
Introduction to The Clay Pot Conspiracy
Yesterday, New Growth Press released my latest book titled The Claypot Conspiracy: God’s Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders. Below is the...
Elders, The Culture You Want Flows From the Commitments You Make
The true measure of a mature leader can be seen in the commitments they make and how diligently...





