The ability to relate to people where they are is far more valuable to your leadership than maintaining a squeaky-clean image. Be real. Give people time.
Believe in People – and Tell Them So!
I’ve been a church leader all my life and wish I could see churches exhibiting this: There is tremendous power when we believe in people and tell them so.
The Power of I Don’t Know (Yet)
Lately, I’m finding my lack of knowledge pretty empowering. It’s actually a strength. That’s the secret of realizing I don’t know it all.
John 3:16 Says It’s a World Worth Saving
God loves this world he created very, very much. In fact, he loves it SOOOO much. His love alone makes it a world worth saving.
Brandon Cox: Please Pray That God Will Sustain the Weary (Including Me)
The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
Don’t Tell Me What You’re AGAINST — What Are Great Churches FOR?
If I’m going to be known or listened to, I want it to be because of what I’m FOR, not what I’m against. Great churches are known by what they are for.