This coming Exponential Conference, Anne will release her second book in the Bloom Where You’re Planted series. I am in constant awe of how God continues to use our tiny little church to impact the world. Anne skillfully weaves stories of women on the front lines of ministry into an encouraging...
Ever wonder why nothing gets done in the church? I think I may have diagnosed an epidemic sweeping Christianity today. Here’s the setting: a crowded underground subway; people listening to music, reading and waiting. Suddenly, there is the commotion of an woman being mugged. There’s punching and pushing;...
Over the past several of years, I’ve unearthed a leadership effectiveness principle that dramatically impacts the way volunteers are led and recruited in the church. This concept should not be ignore. As a matter of fact, this principle should be a foundational paradigm in the mind of every church...
Every leader will eventually have a moment when they become desperate for volunteers. The challenge of filling all the holes can provoke anxiety and panic in even the most seasoned leaders. Your perspective, at that moment, will either propel you forward or paralyze your ability to effectively recruit....
If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you’ll understand the tension that this fantastic video identifies. If your marriage has problems, trust me, “it’s not about the nail.” I’d love your opinion: who do you think is wrong in this scenario? Is anybody wrong?
Have you ever noticed how often we like to pass the blame? Nobody likes to be responsible when everything goes wrong. Late for an appointment…traffic was bad. Overslept…the alarm clock didn’t go off. Alone…nobody talks to me. Always passing blame and never talking responsibility....
