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In preparation for the final installment of our “Get Out” Series, where I’m going to be sharing something I’ve never shared about leadership at NLC before, I’m giving one thought each day about how I think about Leadership Development. Thought #4: I believe Leaders Grow Through Responsibility.      I believe Young Leaders, (but leaders in…

This weekend, we’re talking Leadership at Next Level Church. In preparation, I’m sharing one thought each day about how I think about Leadership Development. Here’s Thought #3: Teaching People how I think about Leadership and our Organization is how I grow Leaders.      When I can get another leader to see what I see in…

Hey everybody, Now that Joey is a bit more stable and we are actually able to get a handle on a more predictable and sustainable way to keep everyone updated, here’s what we’ve done. Thanks to Riley Hospital, we have created an Individualized website just for Joey. It’s a great site where so many of…

This coming weekend at NLC, I’m sharing some thoughts on leadership that I’ve never shared with our church before. In preparation for that, each day this week I’m sharing a quick thought on what I believe about leadership development. Here’s Thought #2: I Strongly believe that one of my Highest Priorities for our Organization is…

Hello everyone, I just got off the phone with my mom (Jo) and she was excited to give me the evening update. Joey ended up going into surgery at 4:30 pm today and came out around 6:30. The surgery went well and the Doctors seem to be pleased. They have already done another Cat Scan…

Just talked to dad (Harold) and he said that Joey is going to be having surgery today at 2 pm to install the shunt from his brain to his stomach. This shunt will relieve the pressure that continues to be building up on Joey’s brain and causing him so much discomfort. The surgery is scheduled…

This coming Sunday, December 5th, we finish up our “Get Out” Series and I’m going to be sharing some thoughts on leadership that I’ve never shared with our church before. The truth is, I love teaching leadership, because I believe the strength of any organization, and particularly, the strength of the local church rests upon…

Hello everybody, Just talked to my dad (Harold) about the latest on Joey.  Joey was eating more today and was generally more hungry than he’s been which is a very good thing. Dad said that his color is better and he just seemed a bit more sharp. All good things. They are still concerned about…

I spoke with Nick for about 25 minutes tonight. He and Elizabeth are really tired, but all in all, are managing the intensity of their new reality. They are staying again tonight at the Ronald McDonald House. Dad (Harold) is staying with Joey in the room. Joey ate alot today, relatively speaking. The hospital is…