Language is a beautiful thing. With words we can communicate with others and build relationships. Words can bring us together – and in our current political climate we also see how words can create a great divide between individuals. Words and language are one of the mysterious things that God has given us. They are … More Power in our Words
In a couple of weeks we will host one of my favorite events of the year. We are gathering together the mass of volunteers who serve at the Central Campus of 12Stone Church for a night of fun, celebration and encouragement. I love gatherings like this because I believe it is essential that at least … More Celebrating Volunteer Heroes
No matter the size of the church or culture of the community there is one thing you can always count on – there will be projects or initiatives that pop up late in the game. Some of the best ideas are last minute God-prompts, and our ability to act on these prompts is tied to … More Last Minute Pressure
I was at lunch with my friend Lee a couple of weeks ago and he tossed out a phrase that caught me. He used the phrase “the enemy of volunteer care.” Now if you toss out a phrase like that it is going to grab my attention for a few reasons. First – I could … More The Enemy of Volunteer Care
Recently I was having a conversation with my friend @JoshIvy about work and ministry and our relationships with God. Josh is a passionate follower of Jesus and carries with him intensity when he speaks about honoring God. As we talked he shared an interesting concept that I wanted to bring to you. Let’s start with … More Embezzling the Glory of God
Do you ever people watch? Every so often my wife and I will go somewhere like the mall and grab some coffee and as we talk, we will watch that myriad of activity as people pass by. Sometimes we will play a guessing game of what conversations are happening as people move around. It is … More Transformation
Serving on a team is both rewarding and most challenging. Rewarding because the efforts of the collective group are far better than what we could accomplish on our own. Challenging because it involves working with other people; and if we are honest – working with people is not always easy. All of us desire good … More Tunnel of Chaos
There is nothing like watching champions play. I always love the dynamic of the AFC and NFC championship games. Things such as luck and passion can get a team to these crucial games, but the performance IN these games is what helps form championship teams and legacy players. You do not have to be a fan … More Empowering Volunteer Champions
When is your favorite day of the week? Every person has a day of the week that they most look forward to. For some it is Friday because it signals the kickoff to the weekend. (TGIF right?) For others a calm Saturday is the best. Maybe there are a few out there who really love … More Burn-Out
I recently had a chance to reconnect with my friend Yanni over a cup of coffee. Yanni and I served alongside each other for years doing college ministry. More recently he and his bride moved to Texas to help launch a new church in the Austin area. As Yanni and I caught up we inevitably … More When do you show up?
Cory Lebovitz 