Do you ever feel like an imposter? More than likely, what you are feeling is a form of self-doubt. In my years of pastoring, coaching and counseling, I have come to realize that self-doubt can sabotage one’s future. Fear and self-doubt can be downright crippling. If you want to experience life to full, you need to get this under control. The easy thing to do is quit. Quit dreaming. Quit setting goals. Quit aspiring for more. Quit endeavoring to make a difference and leaving a

Reflecting on 2018 has taken more time than previous years. To put it simply – a lot has happened. Some great things and there were also some low points. I want to share 4 big takeaways (lessons learned) from 2018. Be intentional but flexible. Be vigilant and alert to breakthrough opportunities and God-affirmed invitations to new initiatives. Be quick to listen and widely read. Ask God every day to sensitize your awareness to the thresholds that you could step through. Allow

Revitalization often starts with a single ministry area within the church rather than the whole church. When we think of revitalization in regards to church, we tend to picture an older congregation being infused with young couples. Many think this is merely a process of changing leadership, marketing and culture within the local congregation. While this may have some bearing in the macro sense, revitalization often starts in the micro, a single ministry area within the churc

While this blog is typically for church planting, there is a great need for church revitalization. So many churches close their doors every year, and that is sad. I just read the stats regarding the number of church starts versus church closings in North America, and it wasn't good news. What if the body of Christ actually acted like His body? What if the church lived as though we were all on Team Jesus? What if the churches that have plateaued or are in decline didn't have t

John Maxwell was a mentor to me before he was actually my mentor. That may sound crazy but its true. I gleaned so much from his books that I felt I knew his heart before meeting him for the very first time. As part of the John Maxwell Team, I have the pleasure of connecting with him and Mark Cole on a regular basis. Here are a few quotes from a recent conference. These quotes are fresh and reveal his heart about the church, people and our calling. I have had a couple of time