Learning to Love the Church More Than Me
I don’t know about you, but being a bellhop is not exactly on my dream board. Memorable preacher?...
Welcome to 2026: A Better Life Than You Deserve
I once knew a guy who always answered the question, “How are you doing?” with the rejoinder “Better than I deserve.” Four little...
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...
Leader, Our Biggest Problem is Not Other People
What are the greatest obstacles in your life right now? Where are the substantial dangers that will keep you from moving forward? It’s...
Seeing Myself More Clearly
Problems for Christian leaders (and really, any leader) don’t typically start with self-awareness. It’s the wrong kind of...
Larry and the Lessons of Long-Term Rewards
Being a leader has tough moments, but plenty of rewards too. There is the joy of helping people to...
Midnight Train Moments: When Dreams Don’t Come True
Trigger warning for those with birthdates after 1964: I’m about to drop a Boomer song and a 70’s story on you. Have you ever...
Will You Pass the Test of Praise?
What comes to your mind when you think of being “tested”? For students, testing means awaiting a grade. From the lips of your...
Four Things Missed By a Legalistic Leader
Few Christian self-identify as a legalist. It’s hard to find anyone who boldly professes, “I am...
