This is a continuation (after a long break) of my series on a New Generation of Christian. Starting with Character, I continued with Courage and Security. Next in this series of attributes that I think are necessary for a new generation of Christians, is Freedom.   I was recently talking to some church leaders about church planting. They had an [...]

Veneer – manufactured product, with a covering that hides the real material inside. Inflates the perceived value of the product by hiding inferior substance underneath. Veneer: Living Deeply In A Surface Society is an enjoyable read that seeks to expose the surface-level lives that many in today’s culture seem to be living in, and then provides recommendations on how to [...]

This is part 3 in my series on initiation. If you are joining us late, please see part 1 and part 2 first… The next step in initiation, after putting boys through an experience that shows them Life is Hard and They are not that Important, is to open their eyes to the world around them. We in the western [...]

“People don’t at first follow worthy causes. They follow worthy leaders who promote causes they believe in” – John Maxwell

Your dreams, your goals, and your mission in life will only go so far, no matter how passionate, how organized, or how persuasive you are . If you don’t have character, you will not be an effective leader. You may be successful for a while, you might even have a flourishing ministry or church, but the underlying ‘faultlines’ will undermine and destroy the best organizations. Character is key.