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2 books.
In: leadership| theology
13 Oct 2008I’m reading these two books currently.
The Faith: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters, Chuck Colson
Great book that simply and powerfully spells out the basics of orthodox Christianity. Every church planter should read this as they prepare to feed their new flocks on God’s core teachings.
axiom: Powerful Leadership Proverbs, Bill Hybels
My [...]
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To the fathers of daughters #3
In: leadership
10 Oct 2008Now a word about daughters.
Raising daughters is a precious gift. Women are the beauty-bearers of God’s majesty. Bearing that beauty makes them vulnerable to the attacks of Satan. As a father, I am the incarnation of God the Father, the man who holds my daughter’s beauty in my hand. I am the protector of that [...]
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To the fathers of daughter #2
In: leadership
8 Oct 2008Craftsman – Coach – Consultant
Children need a CRAFTSMAN, someone who builds and shapes their life
Adolescents need a COACH, who guides their energy as they find their own voice and way
Young adults need a CONSULTANT, who is there to offer cheering and advice as needed
MOLDING and MODELING God’s life in our kid’s means active work to [...]
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To the fathers of daughters #1
In: leadership
6 Oct 2008Awhile back I was asked to write a letter to a young, first-time dad on Father’s Day…
So, you made a baby? Not that big of a deal – that’s the easy part! Shortly, the real work begins.
I remember watching the birth of my first child, Nathan. Chris delivered very quickly, and they took him away [...]
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Start with the finish line in mind.
In: leadership
1 Oct 2008At the beginning of this year I started running. Not Forest Gump type running, just get out and get your body in motion kind of running. I worked up to the point I decided to particpate in a 5k run in our church parking lot. The day of the race arrived, I was prepared, warmed [...]
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The privilege of prayer.
In: leadership
20 Aug 2008Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 Thessalonians 3:1
This picture shows an honored moment in my life. During our innovatechurch conference last week, Jonathan invited some of us to come up and pray over Rick Warren. Rick [...]
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Your new boss.
In: book study| leadership
25 Jul 2008In his book The First 90 Days, Michael Watkins offers good advice on working with a new boss:
Don’t trash the past – don’t criticize past employees’ performance or work
Don’t stay away – don’t avoid the boss, even if they don’t at first reach out to you
Don’t surprise your boss – inform them early on about [...]
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Leadership kindergarten - 4
In: leadership
21 Jul 2008Leadership Platforms
When you are becoming a spiritual leader, where do you practice your skill and calling? Sadly, many people read books and go to seminars on leadership, they hone their skills and discipline their lives, all for investing their leadership in a career. As important as that may be, there are greater fields on which [...]
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Leadership kindergarten - 3
In: leadership
19 Jul 2008What does “spiritual leadership” look like with people? Two thoughts from the Bible.
Spiritual leaders are servants and shepherds.
Servants serve God and people. They are humble, submitted to their authority, do not seek their own gain or interests, and they work to accomplish the mission of their Master. Jesus Christ is the greatest example of a [...]
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Leadership kindergarten - 2
In: leadership
17 Jul 2008God-leadership
To lead I must first learn to follow God. Followship precedes leadership. God must be the CEO, controller, supervisor, manager, director, boss, lord, king of my life.
1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. [...]
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study, practice, teach
For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel
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