If I Were The Devil…

Here are some things I would do… I would tell church leaders that “it’s not about the numbers!” That they should…

The Who, What, Where, When, Why & How of Church Leadership (and life!!!)

Here are six questions that we should all wrestle through as leaders… #1 - The Who As in “WHO are you going to please?”…

An Incredibly Generous Teenager!

I shared this in our services yesterday…but wanted to share it here. Last Sunday after a meeting I walked into my assistants office…

A Few Links…and Some Other Randomness

OK, I have a few “must reads” that you REALLY need to check out… If you are a parent then PLEASE READ…

Panama City Update, Week Two, Day Four

I have seen the future of NewSpring Church over the past two weeks…and it is amazing! Tonight I saw teenagers encourage one another,…

Five Reasons I Am In Panama City

Over the past few years I’ve had a couple of pastors scratch their heads when they find out I come down to the beach with the youth…

Panama City Update, Week Two, Day Three

I seriously can’t think of words to describe what happened this evening! Last night (Tuesday) I challenged the students to ask God…

Panama City Update, Week Two, Day One

Props to our youth staff and volunteers for being INCREDIBLE troopers and keeping and incredibly positive attitude through what could have…

Initiator Or Responder?

Are you an initiator or a responder? An initiator spends their time trying to think big and extinguish the fires of hell…a responder…

Pastors/Church Planters…BEWARE - Part Three

So far we’ve covered… #1 - The “I’m Going To Leave If” Person #2 - The “Let Me Tell You How Much…

Panama City Update, Week One, Day Four

Folks, I am sitting here on my couch COMPLETELY worn out…but SO PUMPED that Jesus has allowed me to be a part of this! Tonight was,…

Pastors/Church Planters…BEWARE - Part Two

Following up with yesterday’s post, here are a few more… #3 - The “Feed Me” Person I have never been able to keep…