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WHY IS IT SO HARD TO TRUST LEADERS?

The American mind has a very difficult time trusting those in authority.  Perhaps we were more traumatized by the tyranny of King George or the dictatorial demands of authoritarian regimes from which we migrated than previously expected.  Perhaps words like Watergate, Lewinski, WMDs, and deleted emails have broken down the walls of trust.  Perhaps too many fathers have walked out, employers have flipped out, and … Continue reading WHY IS IT SO HARD TO TRUST LEADERS?

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The Single Greatest Contributor to Ministry Growth

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

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Pastors Need Pastors

In November I found myself in Alabama. I wasn’t there for a football game or family reunion.  I had traveled thousands of miles to attend a one-day event for ministry leaders called Idea Day.  Idea Day is a day to share ideas for pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and all ministry leaders.  We came to share and receive ideas; and this is precisely what we accomplished.  But … Continue reading Pastors Need Pastors

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A Day to Share Ideas

We’ve now hosted Idea Days in Connecticut, Cincinnati, and Las Vegas.  Now we are headed to the deep-south for an Idea Day like no other. Idea Day is a day to share ideas.  Ministry leaders from across the region come together for round-table discussions on evangelism, discipleship, worship, and ministry.  Ideas flow and concepts flourish in this environment which allows for open dialogue and ministerial … Continue reading A Day to Share Ideas

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Collaborate then Cooperate

There are 10 Core Principles for ministry teamwork that our church staff has adopted.  These 10 have helped our staff through our most excited days and challenging setbacks.  Collaborate then Cooperate is #2. God has sent you other personalities – use them Collaboration is the ability to work together as a team.  If I were more highly gifted I might be tempted to go at … Continue reading Collaborate then Cooperate

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Developing a Great Team – Part 4

At Southern Hills, church would no longer be church without our invaluable Support Staff. Music Ministry We no have dozens of people led by Pastor Jason in our Choir and Praise Team who lead our church in worship every week.  These folks sacrificially arrive early and stay for each of our services to use their gifts for the ministry of worship.  They not only perform … Continue reading Developing a Great Team – Part 4

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Developing a Great Team – Part 3

Many who view Southern Hills from the outside may get the wrong idea when seeing the great crowds, multiple services and many salvation decisions that are being made here.  They may only see Josh & Heather and the staff they have assembled.  But those who are in our ministry know that our kingdom success is attributed to the hand of God and the Lay-Leadership team … Continue reading Developing a Great Team – Part 3

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