Can I confess something? Few things frustrate me more than when someone operates with a belief that I know something I do not. It happens more often than I care to admit. I get into a conversation and someone has information they think is common knowledge, but they do not …
wes When Mistakes Are Not Mistakes, pt 2
We’ve all been there–the frustration of leading. You pour hours into a project or event or relationship, only to experience sub-par results. Or you have to make a decision in the moment, only to realize later you made the wrong choice. Anyone who has been in a leadership role can …
Connect with Other Leaders
I got to spend the first part of my week at the Texas Baptist Youth Ministry Conclave in Arlington this week. For years I have always gone with the intent of connecting with friends and picking some insight up along the way. This year, I was reminded why I enjoy …
Never Lose Sight of the One
Today’s post is going to be ministry specific, but it plays a role in leadership as well. When I think back to the influential ministers in my life, very few of them became influencers because they stood at the front of the room. There was my youth pastor who would …
Check It Out: Overcoming Job Shaming
How old were you when you got your first job? How old were/are/will your children when they got their first job? Is there a difference? I think most people my age grew up watching the Cosby show, so when I saw this article talking about one of the characters and …