Momentum – Part 3 – Momentum Killers

Too many great visions have never come to pass simply because a leader could not find the momentum needed to keep the organization moving forward up the hill they were called to climb! Being able to recognize the momentum killers around you will allow you to head them off at the pass, and keep the…

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Momentum – Part 2

Every leader is constantly looking for ways to generate momentum in their organization. When it comes to your organization, the most effective way to generate momentum is by creating opportunities for your people to Unite! This can be found in a few ways: 1. Find a common enemy. Everyone wants to unite around something they…

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Momentum – Part 1

This week I want to walk through a series of blogs about Momentum. As John Maxwell likes to say, “Momentum is a Leader’s best friend, or worst enemy.” Over the past decade and a half of ministry and leadership experience, I have certainly been on both sides of the momentum pendulum. I want to throw…

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Trustworthy – Part 5

John Maxwell once said, “It’s amazing what we’re capable of when we don’t care who gets the credit.” Wow. Imagine what the Body of Christ could accomplish if we lived that? Imagine what our churches, businesses or organizations could accomplish if we didn’t care who got the credit. Being found faithful is about Humility. Humility…

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Trustworthy – Part 4

I don’t want to go there, but I have to.  My only hope is that you’ll not tune me out, or click away too soon.  But being found trustworthy is about patience.  And doggone it if the King James word for patience is long-suffering.  Oh come on, King James, that just sucks.  Patience is: 1. …

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Trustworthy – Part 3

Becoming a leader God can Trust involves an element of Steadfastness. Or, in real people terms, staying steady. Leadership is alot like a sailboat ride on a choppy sea. There’s gonna be alot of ups and downs and you’re likely to throw up a time or two before it’s all said and done. If you…

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Trustworthy – Part 2

To be found Trustworthy requires Faithfulness. The determination to stick with it no matter what it takes. Faithfulness is an essential characteristic in a marriage…obviously. A Determination to make it work. Here are 3 things that test and prove our faithfulness. 1. Full of faith. To be faithful is to be faith – full. (sorry…

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Trustworthy – Part 1

If there is one prayer that we have prayed since the beginning of Next Level Church 6 years ago it is, “To be found Trustworthy.” Our heart is that God would see fit to trust us with souls for His Kingdom’s sake. More than grow a big ministry, or make a big impact, etc. Our…

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The Greatest Teacher – Listening – Part 5

Contrary to popular belief, experience is not the best teacher, Examined Experience is. And the Greatest Teacher of all is Someone Else’s Examined Experience. When we take the time to learn from someone else’s experience, we position ourselves to glean essential life & leadership lessons in a great way. Here’s how: 1. Examine Someone Else’s…

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The Greatest Story to Hear – Listening – Part 4

Mike, our associate pastor at NLC, loves to say, “We love to hear our story more than anyone else does.” And it’s sad, but true, isn’t it? When it comes to hearing a great story, we love to talk about our own. However, when it comes to learning and listening, the greatest story to hear…

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