Make me now Thy chosen chalice, Giving drink that makes men whole. How do you approach big weekends in the church? Much time and planning is given towards the external work and preparation…but how do you prepare your heart for an important service or a meaningful event? I have found the most important preparatory work … More Prayer of Alignment

I heard about this stage of parenting. People make jokes, stories are told, but it is just recently that I finally accepted reality – we have entered into the “WHY” phase. You know what that phase is right? Our daughter asks why all of the time these days. Sometimes it is a really cute moment … More Easter is Coming

As I kick off this 60th blog post, the idea of obsession is on my mind – because I follow a legacy of spiritual leaders who learned to obsess about the right things. It’s exciting to write blog post #60, because, God willing, I am just getting started. You see I obsess over the church. … More Obsess

When it comes to working with volunteers there are two dangerous mindsets in which leaders must fight. Each mindset is dangerous because it comes with false beliefs and it informs poor leadership action. The first mindset is what many struggle with: “I do not have enough volunteers.” Let’s be honest, every leader has struggled with this mindset … More Take Down Your Help Wanted Sign

Have you ever been to a mystery room? We have one in our area and I have been able to go a couple of times with teams that I work with – and it is quiet the experience. The idea is that a group of you is locked in a room and has 45 minutes … More Surviving the Mystery Room

A few months ago we were preparing for a response moment at church. I was leading a quick connect with some staff to walk through the flow of the moment. We were all on the same page and moving forward until a moment when I could tell I lost the room. A few phones came … More 3 Realities of Team Culture

Basic training is the term used for the physical and mental training of military recruits, to prepare them for service. It provides a foundation for service men and women – basic principles and competencies are derived to help ensure success in their military role. To have success in leading volunteers each of us need something … More Best books for working with volunteers

For about 3 years of our marriage Cami and I lived in this amazing historic home in downtown Buford, GA. The house was built in 1904, and had a great story and legacy that came with it. I am not sure if you have ever had experience with an old house, but there is something … More Beware of the Quick Fix