Category: Church Revitalization


The Spirit of Giving Grows
I recently read the story of Chad Rose, a Michigan resident who one year happened to have an extra Christmas tree that was used on his business’s parade float. Not


Four Names, what impact have they on Your Life?
For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,


What More Could We Ask – or Do?
“For unto us a child is given, unto us a son is born.” Isaiah 9:6 This verse is packed so full with information that it cannot be exhausted in a


Be an Increasing Leader, Not a Reducing One
I recently heard of an associate pastor who moved from one church to another. His new pastor was different. The associate pastor said when his new pastor spent time with


Steps to Quality Decision Making
Sitting in my fourth meeting in a six-month period with a leadership group that I had been contracted to assist and evaluate, I began to look around the room for


What is My Contribution?
Avery was asked to serve as Chairman of the Deacon body of his church. Having held this esteemed position previously, Avery was a good choice. He had served well and


Focus on Strengths
Without knowing it then, I guess I was blessed in my teen years with some managers and bosses who knew to get the most out of an employee you must


Five Elements of Becoming a Water-Walker
Throughout scripture we see a pattern in the lives of those God desires to use. There are five elements in every life of the people God summons. One such example


Five Practices Essential to Effectiveness
Peter Drucker, one of the greatest minds of executive leadership of the twentieth century identified five practices essential to business effectiveness that can improve anyone’s effectiveness. Effective leaders know the