Hire the right people! Over the last 12 years our church plant has grown from zero to 1,000 in attendance. This has been clearly a work of God and only His grace can be credited for such growth. We’ve been the recipient of His unmerited favor and often sit in awe of God’s blessing. In the last 4 years I’ve had many pastors ask what … Continue reading The Single Greatest Contributor to Ministry Growth
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
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
Of all the blessings in my life I count the church staff among the very top. The team that God has allowed us to build in Las Vegas is one of the most talented groups of men and women I’ve ever seen in one location. And though our team has coalesced as an act of Sovereign goodness there have been some principles that have helped … Continue reading 10 Core Principles
The only time Jesus is recorded to have prayed all night is the night before he called his disciples. I’ve not done many things right in the last 12 years of ministry but I can say with utmost certainty that God has allowed me to hire the right people! My teammates are not simply hired hands who follow dictates but genuine leaders who walk with … Continue reading Hiring the Right Staff
Life is not always easy! We go through disappointments. We live with unmet expectations. We have memories of hurtful experiences and even abuse. We often relate with Job who said, “Man…is of few days, and full of trouble.” Our eyes are focused on bad things. Our minds are tuned in to negative thoughts. And, if we are not careful, we can become sad, cynical, or … Continue reading Thankful
