What's in YOUR Go Bag?

What is in Your Go Bag?

The CG shows up at my door, there’s an urgent need right now somewhere in the world, I am the only one that could do it, et cetera… So yeah, it’s corny, but blame my sub-conscious, not me.

Priorities, Pareto, and the 80/20 Principle

Even though our world today has more “timesaving devices” than ever before, our schedules are still jam-packed, and we still find that we don’t have time for what we “need” to do. Without setting priorities, getting organized and delegating wherever possible, a leader will have limited effectiveness.

The Power of Action

As leaders, we must allow initiative, let people stretch, encourage them to try new ways, and then reward the successes and learn from, not punish, the failures.

Sorry, but there is a church in the Wild.

CHURCH IN THE WILD. New Church, Part 2.

Sorry Jay-Z, your song has a dope beat, but I know there’s a church in the Wild. Admission: I’ve become an Easter and Christmas church-goer. ¡Gasp! I know. As someone basically raised in the church, attending every meeting and helping my parents before and after every service, this is a huge confession. But “the church […]

Creating Antiochs

ANTIOCH. New Church, part 1.

I’ve attended some brilliant churches in the past, filled with life, love, servanthood, and true family. I’ve served in many roles in the church, and I may do so again… But “traditional church” became a routine for me that once I noticed it, I couldn’t break through the order of service into a true connection […]

Free Burma Rangers

Life on the Battlefront

Sometimes I wonder about what it would really be like to be on the forefront of the battle of good-vs-evil in this world. To do hard things. To make a difference against evil. My time in Iraq gave me a taste of it, that I’ve never forgotten. But now as a civilian, how can I […]

How To Write A Mission Statement

How To Write A Mission Statement

So you know the direction you want to take for your business, non-profit, church, or organization? You have a vision for a better world, now you need to provide marching orders for your team and employees. Converting your vision into a mission statement isn’t hard, but it is important. A mission statement encapsulates everything that […]

How To Write A Vision Statement

How to Write a Vision Statement

Why do you even need to care about a vision statement? Isn’t it just some trite saying that belongs on a poster of bald eagles or skydivers jumping together in a big circle? Wrong. A well-written vision statement can become a centerpiece and aimpoint for a non-profit, ministry, business, or family. When you want to […]