By Roscoe Lilly
Did you know that organizations have self-esteem? We often consider the self-esteem of others or our own self-esteem, but rarely do we think that organizations might possess one as well.…
Love Leadership
May 17, 2018 By
By Brandon Bowers
“Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less.” —John Maxwell
Every organization or team will rise and fall depending on its leadership. Think about the great companies that we have come to embrace and celebrate their success.…
Four Easter Sermons
March 28, 2018 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
As a pastor, preparation for an Easter sermon can be a daunting task. It is Super Bowl Sunday for the Church, and it provides the opportunity to reach more people with the life-changing message of the …
Trust the Process
March 28, 2018 By
By Brandon Bowers
Among the many clichés that get tossed around in our culture, I’m confident you’d agree that one of the most popular is the phrase “trust the process.” An up-and-coming athlete gets benched while trying to improve. A …
Receiving and Utilizing Mission Teams
March 28, 2018 By
By Curtis Cook
If you talk with church planters about missions teams from other churches, you will often get mixed feedback. Some planters love them and are eager to use them, and others try to avoid them at all costs. …
The Mighty God We Serve
February 26, 2018 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
The prayer in Nehemiah 9:6–38 was delivered on behalf of Israel on the occasion of their renewed commitment to God. Reading it is like taking a walk through the Old Testament. It is a review of …
How to Defeat Division on Your Team
February 21, 2018 By
By Brian Taylor
You know what I love about kids? Whatever they do, they are ALL in. For my two at home, most days, this works out well for us. They play well together. They enjoy each other’s company, sometimes …
Sunday’s Coming
February 21, 2018 By
By Chris Kouba
S.M. Lockridge was a prominent African-American preacher who served as the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego, Calif., during the 1900s. He was well-known for his passionate preaching style and spoke an often-repeated phrase from …
How I Decide What to Read
February 21, 2018 By
By Roscoe Lilly
Every year when I publish “My Top 10 Book Reads” for the year, I get lots of requests for how I pick which books to read. So I thought I would shed a little light on my …
What to Do When You Receive Unwanted Sexual or Provocative Messages from Admirers
December 19, 2017 By
By Phil Cooke
You don’t have to be a leader for long before you start receiving unwanted e-mails, text messages, or phone calls from “admirers.” While some may be innocent, it’s difficult to tell at the start, and for the …