3 Critical Leadership Lessons from a quick glance visit to Liberty University I had never seen Liberty University and, like most people, had only a caricature knowledge of its founder Jerry Falwell. Standing in Lynchburg and seeing a campus that is now reaching (with internet) some 50,000 students, I couldn’t help but be inspired. ...

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Tell me what you’re thinking: I don’t know about you,  but for me the Leadership Summit never fails to disappoint in the area of messing with my mind, heart, paradigms, assumptions. . .  you name it.  I go through so many emotions and thoughts. If I’m being honest, sometimes I want to throw my hands up and say, “forget ...

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[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/5789336[/vimeo] In thinking about what we want to accomplish in the next year and our vision for the church, we're reminded of the importance of prayer. ...

[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/5698454[/vimeo] During our “Fact or Fairytale?”  Series it was suggested we make notes available since there is a lot of material and a lot to think about. I hope you will continue to pursue your own encouragement and equipping as we all face a society which is extremely skeptical with a faith that is ...

Core to our calling as a church is to “make the case for the faith” to our generation. This is inspired by a study of the book of Acts and how Paul went about the task of missions. In that spirit, July is dedicated to equipping us to answer the question: “Is Christianity fact or fairy tale?” We’ll begin with the question I think is the toughest. (more...) ...

“generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. . . and even those who are yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow.” (Ecclesiastes 1:4, 11)  These lessons in the book of Ecclesiastes helped transform my life and mindset years ago. . .  and still does.  Something about a good slap in the face ...

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While many know my story about deliverance from the drug lifestyle,  I don’t think I have ever slowed down and taught (in depth) about what I learned and the process of how to be free.  I am reminded regularly of how epidemic the problem of substance abuse is. I have met SO MANY who struggle in that area.   So, over the next few weeks we’re going to set the subject on the table. The preparation has been a fascinating journey for me. I ...