This category is specifically for leadership posts.
You Work For Me I grew up in a small town. This mindset was prominent in the churches in our area. There is the idea that exists in people’s minds that goes something like this: “Because I support the local church financially I have authority in the life of the leader.” In other words, “Don’t [...]
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Have you as a pastor or spiritual leader every thought, “Why do I care so much?” I sure have. This reality has been something that I have carried for many years as a pastor. I care – to the point of it hurting. In the Old Testament we will see this neat story of Elisha [...]
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A few weeks ago, I had to privilege of teaching a message to our Dickson Campus at Cross Point. I wanted to share three quick points with you that I shared with our church. I am confident that if you as a believer in Christ will apply these three thoughts, you will begin to experience an inner [...]
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“Culture Trumps Vision” says Sam Chand. Oh how he is correct. As pastors we often tend to cast vision of great and lofty ideas and dreams. We diligently attempt to implement our vision into the church over a period of time. We also have the tendency to ask our staff to immediately buy in to [...]
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Why do I love the church so much, even when she is a messy bride? I have a huge list of why I love the church, but I just want to share two things that immediately come to mind. The church is the pillar and ground of truth 1 Timothy 3:15 The church does not [...]
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Some time back, I met with a bishop of a church from Alabama. Me, Amber, and Carson were having dinner with he and his wife after a series of web design meetings. I can’t tell you want spurred the conversation, but we got on the subject of anxiety. I asked this man a very vulnerable [...]
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When I was 19 years old I met a man who would forever impact the way that I do ministry. Louis Jones has been in my life in a very formal way for many years. We met in Anniston, AL in 1999. I have traveled a great deal with Bishop Jones over the years. We [...]
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I’ve always had a few ladies in my life. This particular woman has been a mom to me for many years. I kinda think we adopted one another. Her son Adam and I are the closets of friends, almost 15 years. Carol Drinkard is a pioneer. She planted and has pastored the same church for [...]
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