Why Do We Worry

Church leaders…we’re such hypocrites at times aren’t we? We know what Jesus said in Matthew 6:25-34 by heart! We tell…

Do You Want A Loyal Staff?

If you want loyalty…then GIVE IT!  The leader that demands it but does not offer it often leaves a wake of abused and neglected staff…

Six Leadership Mistakes I’ve Made

#1 - Not getting the entire story before confronting someone about an “issue” that had been brought to my attention!  (A leader…

Five Quick Thursday Thoughts…

Just a few things on my mind today… #1 - The church cannot afford to have passionless leaders in prominent positions!  All too often…

Catalyst In October…Can’t Wait!

Make plans now to attend the Catalyst Conference this fall in Atlanta. Visit the website right now and register to win a FREE iPAD (which…

HE IS AWESOME…HIS CHURCH SHOULD BE AS WELL!

From time to time in reading the Bible a verse or particular passage of Scripture will LEAP off the page at me and consume my…

Hey NewSpring (and EVERY CHURCH)...Let’s STEP UP and Be The Church…

I just got off the phone with Pete Wilson discussing the flood situation that took place in Nashville this past weekend… IT’S…

Ask For Help!

This post is for my fellow pastors and ministry leaders…PLEASE read this next sentence slowly… You don’t always have to…

Seven Danger Signs That Our “Walk” May Be A “Limp” Part Two

#1 - When We Lack Humility Intimacy with God will always result in humility…period.  BUT…when a person becomes obsessed with…

Seven Danger Signs That Our “Walk” May Be A “Limp” Part One

Hey leader, pastor, church member…anyone, here’s a question for you - How’s your walk with God going…REALLY? By…

Stop Expecting Excitement To Happen…Create It!

Yes, as a matter of fact I am excited/pumped/stoked out of my mind… About the NEXT sermon… About the NEXT…

“Give ‘em Hell This Sunday!”  Uh…Nope!

I’ve had this on my mind since last week… I’ve heard preachers say before, “Give ‘em hell on Sunday!” …