Aug 31, 2021 | Growth, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Teachability, Uncategorized
The most influential contributor to the growth of an organization is the growth of its leader. The leadership model that brought the church you lead to where it is now probably won’t get the church to where God wants it to go next. So how can a leader avoid becoming...
Dec 17, 2020 | Calling, Career, Growth, Leadership, Leading Yourself, Mentors, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Physical Fitness, Productivity
As 2020 nears its finish . . . 2021 looms. It’s been difficult for church leaders to plan much of anything organizationally in 2020. As we near 2021, it seems as though for a while, planning far ahead is going to be similarly difficult in the New Year. Pre-COVID, we...
Jul 9, 2020 | character, Family, Growth, Leadership, Leading Yourself, Relationships, Uncategorized
This past weekend Laura and I celebrated Independence Day with a small group of friends. Over a sumptuous feast of smoked ribs, pulled pork, beans, and slaw, we started talking about—of all things—our lawns. Is that a sign of aging? Anyhow, it got me to thinking about...
Nov 21, 2019 | Alignment, Calling, Career, Emotional Health, Growth, Leadership, Mentors, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today Jaime Hlavin brings another insightful and thought-provoking post to us on the subject of personal alignment. The more aligned you are, the healthier you get. And the healthier you get, the better chance you have of reaching your full potential ~ John At...
Nov 14, 2019 | Alignment, Calling, Career, discouragement, Finishing Well, Growth, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Missionary, Pastor, Quitting, Spirituality
It’s not easy to finish. It’s even less easy to finish well. Recent public denunciations of faith by well-known ministry leaders bring this reality to the forefront. In August of this year, Marty Sampson, a worship music writer, singer, and member of Hillsong,...
Sep 26, 2019 | Authenticity, character, Growth, Pastor, Transparency, Uncategorized
Transparency. Authenticity. Two buzzwords often used, but often misunderstood. Today, an insightful post from Jaime Hlavin that brings better understanding of these words, and hopefully healthier behaviors along with it ~ John. The van bounced along the bumpy, rural...
