May 25, 2023 | Hunger, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Surrender, Teachability
Unless you live under a rock, you are likely aware of the revival that broke out at Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky. We are so incredibly grateful for what God is doing not just at Asbury but also at college campuses across our country. At both Christian and...
Apr 11, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Teachability
In today’s episode John and Jim explore what God is up to at Asbury College and at college campuses across our country . . . and what our response to these goings-on might be. You can listen to the pod here. Here is the video version. Show notes are below: What should...
Aug 18, 2022 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success, Teachability
When success arrives, it’s easy to get full of ourselves. We can let our accomplishments go to our head. Or think we’re better than we really are. I’m 100% in favor of success—but hidden within it are dangerous forces that if we’re not careful, can ruin our lives, and...
Feb 1, 2022 | Change, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Teachability, Uncategorized
Every year, as the year unfolds, I try to keep track of the most important lessons of that year. My intention is to learn those lessons and carry them into the next year. Here are the three most important things I learned in 2021. Lesson 1: What worked in one season...
Sep 7, 2021 | Calling, Leadership, Longevity, Pastor, Podcast, Teachability, Uncategorized
Shooting stars are so cool to watch. Church history (and world history) is full of stories about talented people who started well and had great upside only to eventually crash and burn. “Are you the kind of leader who punishes people—overtly or subtly—for speaking up...
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...
