Posts Tagged ‘church planters’
Be the Underdog #6 – The Thing about Potential
In chapter 5 of the God of the Underdogs book, we talk about how Jesus went through seasons where no one recognized his potential. Every underdog leader can relate to this I’m sure. How do we respond when we feel like we have more to offer than is being offered to us? Here are 3…
Read MoreBe the Underdog #5 – Implementing "Big Ideas" as an Underdog Leader
In chapter 4 of the God of the Underdogs book, we talk about how John the Baptist’s dream was radical and out there. After all, John was a preacher’s kid who wanted to do ministry in a different way than the generations before him. As underdog leaders, we can probably relate. I’m sure each of…
Read MoreBe the Underdogs #4 – Labels Never tell the Whole Story
In chapter 3 of the God of the Underdogs book, we talk about Jacob and how from the time he was born he had a label placed on him. A label that haunted him for a long, long time in his life. As leaders, we must not allow the labels that have been placed upon…
Read MoreBe the Underdogs #3 – Your Past isn't as Powerful as you Thought. (The Underdogs Leadership Series)
The 2nd chapter of the God of the Underdogs book unpacks the story of the Apostle Paul who wrote 2/3rds of the New Testament of the Bible. Paul’s excuse that he had to overcome was that “His past was too bad for him to be who God wanted him to be.” So many leaders struggle…
Read MoreBe the Underdogs #2 – Being Qualified is a Myth Now. (The Underdogs Leadership Series)
Being “Qualified” is a myth now… The way the God of the Underdogs book opens is with the choosing of David to be the King over Israel. David’s excuse was that he didn’t see himself as someone whom God could use to change the world. This is an excuse that plagues many leaders in our…
Read MoreBe the Underdogs – #1 – Excuses are Everywhere! (An Underdogs Leadership Series)
Excuses are Everywhere… No More Excuses. In the weeks leading up to the Launch of the God of the Underdogs book, I want to take some time on MattKellerOnline.com to apply the “9 Excuses” found in the book to our lives in a succinct and unique way (300-500 words). And since I use this website…
Read More5 Teachability Principles that could Change your Leadership Forever – (Summer Repost Series)
The final installment of our “Summer Repost Series” has to do with one of my favorite topics in all the world, & one of the most important characteristics of the Leadership Culture at Next Level Church. I’m talking about… Teachability! Our working definition of teachability is, “Being willing to relearn that which we think we…
Read MoreRaising Up a Team of Communicators in your Church (Summer Repost Series)
Last week in our “Summer Repost Series” I tackled the first of the two most Frequently Asked Questions I get whenever I work with pastors and church leaders. “How do you stay ahead of Message Preparation?” This week, I tackling the 2nd most frequently asked question: “How do I raise up other communicators in our…
Read MorePost-Easter Encouragement
Alright, pastors and leaders, For alot of us yesterday was like the Super Bowl of Church, Easter Sunday! So you’re probably feeling like I am right about now. Tired & Exhilarated. Exhausted & Pumped. Amp’d Up & Let Down. And the list could go on and on. So, what do we do on a Monday…
Read More"A Letter to My Former Boss" (7 Things every Employer Needs to Hear)
Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with one of the brightest, most gifted, and talented young leaders I’ve met in a long while. This leader quit her job as a highly-successful, award-winning, well-paid professional to come to work at our church! She now works longer hours, gets less pay, and has…
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