Is this a Trend in Our Church?
“Is this a trend?” asked the new Pastor. Then he continued, “I’ll be out to supper with my wife and a church member will come up to me and say, […]
Understanding Organizational Behavioral Patterns
When I moved to Georgia, I first stayed for about 4 weeks with John and Mary Rakestraw. They became good close friends during my time in Georgia. Outside of church […]
Understanding Relational Culture
Working in retail management you see a lot of turn-over of employees. One organization I worked for was no different. In certain areas the turnover rate was higher than others. […]
What Did You Do Easter Weekend?
We celebrated Easter this past weekend. How did you spend the weekend? Was there eggs and candy in your weekend? Perhaps a church service with family? Did you enjoy a […]
Is Knowledge Power?
Sir Francis Bacon is credited for coining the phrase, “Knowledge is power.” Many in today’s world have latched on to this illusion – get knowledge, knowledge brings power, and with […]
Who Is Your Pitcher Pouring Into?
Who Is Your Pitcher Pouring Into? “Hey Kentucky!” A voice called out from behind. Being from Kentucky, Willie spun around quickly to see who was calling out. His eyes locked […]
Get the Buy-in
When you want to be successful in a new venture or making a change, it is wise to get those traveling your journey with you to understand and agree with […]
You have a Special Gift Mix
Often in the church – and other organizations – we recruit to fill an empty slot with any warm body, the first warm body to say yes. That is all […]
Brokenness and God’s Power
We use the terms, “I’m at my lowest point. I’m broken,” or “He’s simply broken.” Have you ever pondered the question, “What is brokenness?” In the dictionary for a person, […]
Relationships and Effective Production
John’s small 50 member business had been cruising just fine, or at least it seemed that way. They were not setting sales records, but the bills were paid, and a […]
