When Leaders are at Their Best

Today I am reflecting on thoughts from Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels.  This book contains reflections of his leadership lessons learned from years of experience in ministry.  It has been a fantastic read for those of you who are passionate about growing the church and leadership development.   As I was reading today, I came across a great question Hybles...

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Five Phrases that Destroy Ministry

I realized this week that I have been fully invested in ministry for seven years.  Seven years seems like a long time, but in many regards I still feel like a beginner.  As I reflect on my experiences over the last few years, I am blown away by how much I've learned as I have experienced different positions. 2007 2010 2013 Through these...

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Remembering the Sabbath and the Importance of Rest

I love summer.  The snow has melted, the sun is up early and goes down late, and the pace of life seems different.  Adding to this slowed down cadence for me is the life change of a new job and a few weeks of rest before I jump into something new.  With that, I have really started to reflect on the meaning of rest, or the Sabbath in God’s Word. Picture...

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