Random Thoughts

People HATE stuff in your Church; but still come. Here’s why.

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

A person walks up to you and is violently slapping their face… Read More. It looks painful and you can’t understand why they’re doing the crazy action.
“Does it hurt?,” you ask? “Yes!” they weakly respond.

Pick a Problem. Only One.

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

Do you get overwhelmed easily? Strangely, I do. It’s kind of crazy. I love taking complex tasks, organizing them and then accomplishing them.
But I often get bogged down in getting things done.
When I’m … Read More

5 Things Said on Deathbeds.

Monday, January 16th, 2012

I’m always amazed at the stuff that gets passed around facebook. I enjoy seeing what touches people.
The age-old “what will you say on your deathbed?… Read More” question came up the other day on

3 Things Every Church Should Do in 2012

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

The top 3 US destinations for New Years are: New York City, Las Vegas, and Disney World. I bet if you took 30 seconds, you could identify why.
Have you considered why your church is … Read More

3 Regrets from WFX Dallas

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

I’m traveling back from the Dallas Worship Facilities Expo… Read More. This felt like the best WFX ever. Because I’m on the board this year? Nah. I was only a cheerleader for the amazing conference staff.

Missed Catalyst? 9 Important Things you Missed!

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

Just got back from Catalyst — the premier Christian Leadership conference in Atlanta. 13,000 people, 2-days and so many challenges. Challenges: the good kind. … Read MoreThe ones you listen to and realize that what you just

Extra, Extra. God’s news is good news.

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

10 years.
In Canada and United States, the media loves to remember. Consider the amount of time that “the talking heads” have to discuss and show… Read More about a certain theme. Consider how many minutes of

4 Things to a Different Ministry this Fall

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

It’s fall.
With the turning of the calendar page, September arrives, then Labor Day, then…
WHAT?
Let’s brainstorm some GREAT things to do.… Read More I know too many church leaders who get so wrapped up in

Are you TOO relaxed?

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

I learn so much when I have a really busy week.… Read More Several meetings, a Church website workshop, a large marketing plan presentation, a TV shoot, and my family who were away for a couple of

Branding Terms Defined: Social Networking

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

I was invited to a “meet and greet” last evening. Regularly, I get invitations to business networking events, BNI meetings (and similar) and small gatherings.
Instantly as I think about these events, negative thoughts… Read More happen.

3 Change Strategies for Every Church

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

I’m headed to Atlanta this week to speak at an NCPG event for Ministry Leaders.
I enjoy meeting Pastors and Ministry Leaders.… Read More Often when I talk with them, I’m inspired. They want to take God’s

Change. Change. Change.

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

I just got back from my 25th College reunion. Wow. Have I ever changed.
But in a large sense, I haven’t changed a bit.
It was good to talk with former classmates.… Read More Some that I

No Windows. Only Mirrors.

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

It’s still echoing in my head. Our Sunday School teacher this morning talked about selfishness. He explained that there’s a fictitious story about a person who lived in an house that had no windows… Read More.

Reaching the Missing Church Member

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Today in our service our Pastor explained for a specific point he was making that the average Southern Baptist Church has around 250 people… Read More on their membership rolls. I thought “that’s not too bad, and

3 Things this Week Reminds Us about Love.

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Valentines Day is this week. I must confess that I’m not a huge Valentines Day promoter. In fact, I’ve often thought it’s a day invented by the card industry … Read Moreto get us to buy cards

Super Bowld Ads.

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Wow. What a game! Almost 70% of America watched the Superbowl tonight. If you’re a football fan, you, of course, wouldn’t miss it.
If you’re an advertising fanatic, you wouldn’t miss it either.… Read More
Since there’s

Need Ministry Volunteers? What You Should and Shouldn’t Do.

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

I hope your church offers opportunities for ministry. Yes, we need to reach the lost and be a beacon for the Gospel. But the local church also needs to be a place of ministry opportunities.… Read More

Finish it. It Feels so Good!

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

I’m feeling like sharing something I’m not proud of. But maybe you’re the same as me.
I hate finishing stuff.
You know. I have several unfinished chapsticks… Read More. I have several half-used erasers. I have

I admit I have a problem

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

I’m having a hard time admitting something. It all started about 2 months ago when I was in bed. I picked up a favorite magazine to read and it… Read More happened.
My eyes seemed tired and

Feel Like Your Church Has Stalled?

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

I’m getting tired of sitting still. … Read MoreIt seems like the economy has stalled so long, we all are accepting the status quo. We’re not moving. And in the winter, we’re content to sit inside and

3 Resolution Recommendations for Facebook

Friday, December 31st, 2010

I enjoy Facebook.… Read More I try to post regularly and with a “rhythm”. Most people that follow me have one of two reactions: “I love your posts”, and “You post far too much”. I’m truly trying

A Simple Christmas

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

It’s Christmas.… Read More In a few short hours the Christian World stops their regular work and we go absolutely chaotic with gift giving, gift opening, cooking, cleaning, talking, and so many other forms of stress. That’s

Meet me at WFX!

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

WFX Atlanta is coming up this week. It really is a great show for 3 reasons:

  1. Your whole team can go. Ever want to take your group of leaders (with different passions) to one conference
  2. Read More

Catalyst: 6 Things That I’m going to Change (Pt 2)

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Continuing the things that I learned at Catalyst Atlanta 2010. Things that I need to change in my own life. To read Part 1, click here.
4. Embrace Failure. Imagine if you never… Read More failed.

5 Senses in your Church

Monday, October 4th, 2010

Read MoreHave you ever wondered what your church looks like to the unchurched? The outside of your building, the inside. Or what about the service? Can you imagine if someone of another faith asked you to

Attention!!! The wrong 1st impressions are dangerous!

Monday, September 27th, 2010

Read MoreI was recently visiting a church to teach a Ministry Leadership Workshop. It was my 1st time there, and I walked through the doors of the main entrance, not really sure where I was supposed

Pastors are paid what?!?

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

Read MoreSalaries are best kept a “secret”. No one knows the amount of work and responsibilities that are required in order to make a salary. So when comparisons happen, it’s rare that Apples are compared to

Lost: The Church Edition

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

The latest Lifeway poll says that every week, 115,000 people leave their church. That’s more than 8,000,000 people that choose to leave their churches annually. Ouch.… Read More
I know that in our recent annual meeting

The fall is coming! The fall is coming! The fall is here.

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Most Churches start their fall calendar around Labor Day. The very thought sends delight through the minds of parents as their children hit the books and start new classes to end their summer relaxation. Read MoreBut

Lost your way? Get back to the Basics.

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

I love how 1 Corinthians 13 comes right after 1 Corinthians 12.
Read MoreYou’re thinking, what else would 13 come after? But the content is interesting; that chapter 12 is all about spiritual gifts. Then along

1 in 4 Americans Predict Second Coming

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Read MoreThe Smithsonian Magazine recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. 1,545 adults were asked to guess the outcome of various things in the next 40 years. That’s a really good sampling to determine the mindset of Americans!

6 Steps to Successful Before’s and After’s

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

I enjoy watching The Biggest Loser… Read More. And home improvement shows. And even those cheesy TV infomercials about fitness.
They have one thing in common. Before and After pictures!
With my love of renovating homes,

Changes Needed in the Church: #8 Involvement

Monday, April 26th, 2010

In Exodus, as you read the story of the Israelites’ wanderings, I’m amazed at how God’s interventions were often ignored. Then God commands them to set up the Tabernacle.
From the wilderness to worship.… Read More In

A Nasty Vine. Get Rid of It!

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Yesterday, it was a perfect time to clean up our yard. Our Christmas parties are done, so we had the whole day off. It was cold, not windy and we’ve been “collecting” downed limbs from… Read More