Posts Tagged ‘ leadership ’

Vision Icons

When I see the McDonald’s arches, I think of French Fries.  When I see the Red cross logo, I think of giving blood and saving lives.  When I see the cross of Christ, I think of God’s generous love for humanity and God’s sacrifice of Jesus for our sins.  Icons are powerful symbols that remind [ READ MORE ]

Vision: Get One on One

Typically when we think about casting vision, we think about speaking to a group of a people.  Before vision is cast to the group, a leader should cast the vision to key leaders and those with influence.  These leaders will help sharpen the vision and help you understand better how to communicate to the group.  [ READ MORE ]

Vision Sacrificed on the Altar of Methods

I was a part of one of the most frustrating meetings of my life last night.  I sat by and watched a volunteer team literally fight over methodology.  The details don’t matter.  Here’s what was sad.  Vision for the ministry had leaked so bad over the years that no one knew why the ministry existed [ READ MORE ]

Church Planting Parallel: Dogfish Head Brewery

Those who know me well know that from time to time I enjoy a well crafted beer.  My journey began at the Silver Creek restraunt in Champaign, IL.  I was a date with Amanda and for some reason decided to order a beer.  I looked at the menu and it reminded me of trying to [ READ MORE ]

Patterns in Church Planting: God Plans Ahead

I have a unique job in the church planting world.  I’m a project manager.  This means I get to be intimately involved 10-12 new churches a year.  To make it simple, I serve as a part time executive pastor for the new church during the pre-launch phase (before the church starts).  Working with many church [ READ MORE ]

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