Humility At The GLS

A large part of the takeaway of any experience is what you bring to the table yourself. My parents always told me, You'll get out of it what you put into it. In her 2018 Summit talk, Juliet Funt said that 50% of any problem you face is your responsibility. But we live in such a …

Changes

"Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes..."To quote David Bowie.I've been on staff at PCC as the primary worship leader ever since I've started here, seven years ago. The church has grown, our team of musicians has grown.And I've grown. Sideways, sometimes. But that counts, too. I've probably learned as much from my failures and mistakes as I have from things …

Advice To Worship Leaders

I was driving home this afternoon, and I had this thought:I'm really humble.No, really.Isn't that crazy? I mean, what kind of person calls themselves humble and is, in fact, humble? Isn't that a big, fat oxymoron?I remember being in a conversation once - for the life of me, I can't remember who, but that's par for …

It’s REALLY Not About You

News flash: we have a date for the 2010 Randy Lawson Memorial Concert. Mark your calendars now for May 21st - we're on!I got an email from somebody today who initially wasn't sure if their schedule would work out for them to be there for concert. Here's what it said:I WILL be here for the …

Leadership Conference

I'm honored to have received an invitation to speak at the 2009 Leadership Development Conference for Central Virgina Baptist Ministries. I get to talk about creative technology and the impact of social media on the church. Hopefully I'll figure out a definitive answer before the conference. Then, maybe I'll solve the American health care crisis.Seriously, …

All The Single Ladies (And Guys)

I'm single. And I serve a large church, where a lot of other single people find themselves. We continue to work to find effective ways get single people connected in service and small groups, to find ways to help process and work through the very difficult challenges that men and women face as they recover …

Successful Church

Putting on my leadership hat to share this recent post from Craig Groeschel of lifechurch.tv. (Check out his blog here.)This really, REALLY made me think today.I'm glad when God kicks me out of my comfort zone.But it ain't comfortable....I will never be satisfied with a church filled only with people who know Christ. God longs …

Common Sense Leadership

This is what I'm reading at the moment. I love leadership books that resonate with common sense.After the introduction, I'm convinced that this sucker is FULL of that very thing.If you've read it, what do you think?Check back for a full report. Our entire staff is reading it, and we'll be discussing in a few …

Undergoing Major Change

At last year's Leadership Summit I was introduced to Carly Fiorina.  She was a dynamic, engaging speaker and I was captivated, listening to a strong woman talk about leadership and empowerment.  I picked up her book, Tough Choices, and have referred to it off and on throughout the past several months.  Truth be told, I'm just …

Doing Church The Way God Called Us To Do It

Home.  Sitting in Panera waiting on results from a local show choir competition.  Here, engaged, but not really here....Feeling convicted about my "Dear 21st Century Church" post.  Seems like I either didn't explain myself very well or there was something bitter running through the entire thing experience that leached through.  In spite of three edits, …