In organizing sermon topics I have always needed a way to expatiate the process of planning. Over a few years I noticed a three point trend in my studying. These three points seem to be the bedrock for all series development or at least have been for me. The points below with their explanation, I [...]
Plan your work and work your plan. – Napoleon Hill This has been some of the best advice I’ve ever received. But finding a systematic way of planning and structuring my day seemed to elude me, regardless of the time management books and strategies I studied. I am partial to GTD but I needed something [...]
Money, Attendance Numbers, Budgets, Saving Analysis, Growth Trends, Etc – All of which are just means of performance and goal analyses! What gets measured gets managed. – Peter Drucker Assessing personal goals in regards to money, savings, or other numerical guidance in mind is not vain, selfish, nor self-seeking, rather just the mechanisms for honest [...]
Previously I wrote an introductory post to this makeshift series on REAL LIFE EVANGELISM. As I go through my day without the upfront “I’m a pastor” disclosure I am finding life a little different. Is evangelism really the work of pastors? Who Should Evangelise? … Paul writes to Timothy, a pastor, to “do the work [...]
How many pastors are actually, actively evangelizing in their communities through true one-on-one evangelism. As a full-time pastor and one in transition I have often wondered what the raw statistics would be on this thought. As a full-time pastor I noticed my evangelistic opportunities are mainly a result of my title not my lifestyle. Introducing [...]
Motivational Vision is a standard for securing success; regardless of occupation, race, color or social status. Coursework, degrees, career positions, nothing demands success like a Motivating Vision. President Abraham Lincoln had about one year of formal education; he became President because of an overwhelming vision that motivated him. Lincoln’s vision was so powerfully motivating that [...]
My next thought regarding Five more things I learned about leading others and being a good team player… is the concept of transitions. Yearly, Quarterly, whenever you choose a purging of sorts may be necessary. Not the most fun aspect to being in-charge but necessary. Who should be on the hit-list? Those unfortunate enough to [...]
I have been planning on writing around a certain topics for about a year now. The first in this line of blog series is “5 Things I have learned motivating myself and achieving my dreams are…” I have had time over the past few months to write on this topic specifically. There is no question [...]
Back at it. I took about a month off from blogging because of the craziness that is our life right now. A new baby on the way and lots more exciting stuff to share. I’ll fill you in later. For now let’s get to it. My next point for “5 Things I learned about leading [...]
Everyone wants to know what they are strongest at. The problem is that most of our lives we are guessing where our strengthen lie. School, work, and interpersonal-relationships all add their suggestions but few actually hit the nail in the head. We are kept guessing. Wouldn’t it be great if some one had a system [...]
