Posts Tagged ‘Pastoring’
Speaking ShortCuts for Public Speakers
I recently was reflecting on the fact that I’ve now been speaking in public for over 20 years. And as best as I can figure it, I think I’ve probably given over 3,000 talks in my lifetime. (Wow, that makes me tired just thinking about it.) Who am I kidding? I love it!!! I…
Read MoreUnderdogs Alternates
In honor of the 1 month mark on the release of my book, God of the Underdogs, here’s a funny little take on some “Underdog” wordings that well, didn’t make the cut. Enjoy. By the way, if you haven’t gotten the book yet, make sure you do, go here. Under FOG – Not enough…
Read MoreMy Perfect Day – A Help for Creative Leaders
As a Creative Leader, it is necessary for me to get away from the office and write, create, think, etc. That is my job. I “get paid” to create & think. Our organization moves forward best when I am doing these things. Consequently, my assistant schedules entire days where I am not just out of…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Someone Soon…
5 Questions to Ask Someone Soon: Whether you are spending time with a friend, a spouse, a co-worker or someone you are coaching or mentoring, these 5 questions can lead to some great conversations and/or opportunities to learn, teach and grow for both of you. 1. What has Surprised you Recently? There is much…
Read MoreHave you Seen the Official Trailer for the God of the Underdogs book yet?
As of last week, God of the Underdogs released nationwide and the early returns are that people are beginning to engage the content in a No Excuses kind of way, which is so exciting. If, by chance, you haven’t had the opportunity to see the Official Trailer for the book, I wanted to let you see…
Read MoreThe Underdogs Original Song – Now Available!!! (You Made a Way)
Obviously, everything around our world is buzzing with excitement over the God of the Underdogs launch last week. And from all we’ve heard, the 400+ churches who are doing the series are super excited as well. It’s been fun to see the various creative pieces and elements that the different churches have come up…
Read MoreToday's the Day! The National Launch of God of the Underdogs
After nearly 2 years of planning, processing, writing, stressing, editing and working, the day has finally arrived for the National release of the God of the Underdogs book! So many people have asked me recently, “Are you nervous?” And honestly my answer is always the same. I say, “No, I just want the message to…
Read MoreBe the Underdog #10 – I Hate Insecurity!
At the end of the day, I believe the greatest enemy to most of our potential as leaders, is ourselves. A few years ago I was on a studying and planning retreat and I began praying for many of my closest friends and colleagues in ministry. After several minutes of truly interceding for each of…
Read MoreBe the Underdog #9 – Slim Chances
In chapter 9 of my book, God of the Underdogs, (due out September 10th) I talk about Esther who was a most unlikely choice to become the queen of her nation and change the destiny of an entire race of people. The chances of Esther being used like that were about the same as…
Read MoreBe the Underdog #8 – God's not Limited by What you Do or Don't Have
In chapter 8 of my new book, God of the Underdogs, (due out September 10th!!!) I talk about Gideon as an underdog leader who was not limited by what he did or didn’t have. Gideon had a mindset that positioned him to be used by God in a great way! The same thing must…
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