My youngest daughter took her first church trip with me this week. We decided she was old enough to handle the schedule, so we brought her along. I am certain as I have time to reflect on the trip in the days ahead I will take some time to cherish …
Context is Key
I had to make a pretty major change to our summer calendar this week. It was something I never really considered until I had to give it some serious thought, and we pulled the trigger. As I thought about the leadership principle that drove the decision, I realized the decision …
Communicating Expectations Well
One of the things I have most enjoyed about blogging over the past year has been the lessons I have learned and processed through my writing. Almost a year ago, I broke an unwritten rule I have about not writing about an idea or topic that recently took place when …
Guest Post: Don’t Carry the Load Alone
I’m turning over a new leaf today on the blog with the intent of making guest posts a regular part of the rotation. Today’s guest post is from a good friend–Ryan Connel. Student ministry has been my pursuit for 20+ years. I love it! It takes you on a roller …
Embrace Your Strength
How well do you know yourself? What settings do you find yourself naturally gravitating toward and thriving as a result? I work better in a collaborative setting. When I have the opportunity to work with a group of people, my creativity goes through the roof. For example, last year I …