It is becoming increasingly clear that even spiritual leaders need to have good friends. The suicide of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein[1] reminded us that even we can struggle with mental health. We watch as fellow pastors like Bill Hybels, Perry Noble, and Tullian Tchividjian fall into sin and wonder how this can happen. We preach of the importance of community and spiritual accountability and then retreat into … Continue reading The Dangers of an Isolated Pastor
More Than Ideas Idea Day Looks toward the Future Luke 10:2 The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. John 4:35 Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. Idea Day is a day to share ideas. When … Continue reading More Than Ideas
Compromise is not ALWAYS wrong. I’ve sat in many marriage counseling sessions listening to stubborn people who refused to lower their unreasonable expectations. Many times I’ve encouraged young entrepreneurs to reconsider their business plans and embrace the ideas of another. I’ve even found that pastors can find certain moments of compromise necessary. How the nursery workers will be scheduled, what brand of coffee will be served, … Continue reading Be Courageous and Refuse to Compromise
Leadership is more than influence! I was 15 years old when someone handed me my first leadership book. Boldly embossed on the deep black cover were these words written in gold: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. So many of the lessons John Maxwell taught in that book have guided me on life’s journey. From the dish room at a Christian camp to the pulpit … Continue reading Leadership is not Influence
These are the notes for our most recent podcast episode! Sit back – relax – and enjoy the show. We are limited by our unbelief more than any other factor. (Time, money, talent, education, etc.) Belief Shapes Reality Some people will never move forward because they just don’t believe it is possible. Success & Failure all begin with a single thought and then are … Continue reading Believe & Achieve the Impossible
When we are foolish, we want to conquer the world. When we are wise, we want to conquer ourselves. So many men and women desire to be leaders. We strive to be the one other look to for encouragement, direction, and help. Yet, isn’t it highly unlikely that God will allow you to lead others if he sees that you are not leading yourself. In this … Continue reading Leading Yourself First
In this episode of The Idea Talks Podcast we discuss the “8 Myths about Setting Boundaries” found in Henry Cloud’s wonderful book Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life. Enjoy this episode as we discover that boundaries are necessary and helpful to the life of any productive leader! 8 Myths about Setting Boundaries I’m Selfish if I set Boundaries … Continue reading The Power of Autonomy
Six Degrees of Separation (and the rapid crumbling of the IFB) Years ago an actor named Kevin Bacon was so ubiquitous that we had a cultural moment with a game called The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Basically, the game works like this. Anyone in Hollywood could be connected to Kevin Bacon by simply looking at his extensive filmography, identifying a costar who happened … Continue reading Six Degrees of Separation
