The typical American toy box is filled with miscellaneous Legos, broken action figures, and toys that should’ve been trashed years ago. What 11-year-old boy really needs a glowworm with dead batteries? Yet American children are simply following the example of American adults who would rather spend $1,000’s per year on storage units than to be forced into the discipline of throwing something away. “That Teddy … Continue reading The Demise of the American Church
This is a leadership talk given to the staff of Soutehrn Hills Baptist Church. In this episode Pastor Josh discusses the 3 bad words we need to aviod as an organization. Avoding these words will create a better experience for guests. Continue reading The idea Talks – Episode 12 – 3 Bad Words
5. Casting Vision for the Future I Peter 5:2 (Pastors should be) taking the oversight thereof. Each local church is unique. Although we all have the same message (the Gospel) and mission (advance it), we will not all have the same methods for doing so. Therefore, God gives the church a pastor. A Pastor is to develop a deep sense of what the church is to … Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 11 – 5 Priorities of the Lead Pastor
“Within three years we’ll be out of here and building a new church building!” We had just started our new church in Southwest Las Vegas and someone asked how long I planned on keeping the church in this temporary storefront location. I couldn’t imagine that we would need to be there for longer than three years. I remember this specifically because Clark County only gave … Continue reading Don’t Give Up
I’m sitting in my favorite barbershop. The man who is about to cut my hair just nodded to me as I walked through the door and signed my name on the waiting list. He’s an incredible barber but last time I sat in his chair, while he shaved around my hairline, he slipped and sliced his own thumb nearly to the bone. He stood back … Continue reading The Death of any Relationship
Who will save America, Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? There is not an evangelical Christian who wouldn’t immediately respond with the obvious answer, “Neither – Jesus Christ is the only one who can save this country!” We truly believe that He is the answer but we live, react, worry, post, retweet, and rage as if our salvation is dependent upon one of two corrupt political … Continue reading The Answer to America’s Dilemma
Meetings can be intolerable. Whether you work in the corporate world, non-profit world, or church world – this sentiment seems to remain true. However, there are certain practices that can be adopted into your organization that will transform meetings from time-wasters to game-changers. One of these practices we hold to in our church staff is to end the discussion with an actionable step. And once … Continue reading Enough Already
Listen to Audio Notes and Thoughts All leaders will be criticized! If you thirst for the approval of all and recoil at the slightest reproach – get back in line and don’t attempt to lead. Because when you step out from the pack and attempt to lead – you will be criticized. Here are a few things that I’ve learned when encountering criticism: 1. Don’t Shut … Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 10 – Leadership and Criticism
