This is a hot topic with me personally. If you’re a frequent public speaker, like I am, then you’ve possibly made this mistake. See! There I go, assuming already!!! I learned a long time ago, and am frequently reminded, that when I’m speaking and I assume something, I immediately lose a portion of my audience. In […]
Okay, I know I just completely set myself up to be the punchline of your next joke, but give me a chance to explain. This is an actual headline that I read: Coast Guard Rescues Man Kicked Off Mountain By Goat Surprisingly, even after reading the story tweeted out this morning by Fox News, we […]
When we think of influence, we instincivly think of some highly charismatic, strong personality, motivated and driven leader. Pause with me however today, and abandon your preconceived ideas of a person with influence. As a career student pastor, I have noticed that leadership, and influence, comes in a wide range and variety of packages. It […]
Several years ago I sat in session at a popular Student Ministry conference focused on discipling students. I went in expecting to receive some deep, theological revelation, a real fancy-shmancy, sophisticated version of WWJD, but found myself stunned (in a good way) at how practical discipleship could be. Simply put, Bo Boshers, a veteran of Student […]
At first glance, you wouldn’t think that my Grandpa (Pop…as he is universally known) would have much in common with billionaire and Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones. On the one hand, Pop is proud of his 3rd grade education, his status as a Union retiree, and his small pension that he receives every month. […]
Good question…glad you asked! ChurchA-Z.com is a ministry to encourage and equip church leaders, volunteers, and aspiring church junkies. And by church junkies, I mean people like me. Bill Hybels has been quoted as saying, “The local church is the hope of the world!”. Thanks Bill, that’s a lot of pressure that you have just […]