Have you ever considered what it means to lead the way? To be out in front and pave a way for others? As a leader people look to you for inspiration, guidance and most importantly as an example. Being a leader means you have the chief ability and responsibility to inform the culture of those … More Lead Your Section
There are a couple of volunteer teams which I have the honor of working directly alongside here at 12Stone. One of those teams is our Parking Warriors – a group of committed individuals who ensure that the first impression and last impression here at the church is as good as can be. We call them … More Perspective Shift
Have you ever appreciated the development process that exists in professional sports? Take for instance baseball. My wife has recently become a baseball fan, which is proof that miracles still happen today. A baseball club has a complex system of developmental levels which help to ensure a steady flow of top notch talent to their … More Building a Farm Team
I have a habit of really celebrating while watching sports. When it comes to football, this was a good weekend. I was able to watch my Bulldogs and my Falcons win some close games. When I watch my team pick up a big win I celebrate without holding back. Unfortunately, Saturday night that included accidently … More The Greatest Celebration
The Church is meant to be the Hope of the World, a light that shines bright to a world in need. It is the organized gathering of people created and ordained by Jesus to help make Him known. As Christ follower’s we can easily know this in our mind and heart, yet struggle to reflect … More How Do You Champion Your Church?
I was reminded again this weekend of the power found in our story. God is able to take and redeem the most difficult of experiences and situations and bring about something beautiful amidst the pain. If you have experienced pain, loss, disappointment – that experience is not void of purpose. Understanding the journey of pain … More There is Purpose in your Pain
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” – Aristotle I love this quote because it captures the power of a well led team. When a group of people are able to operate in coordination and collaboration with one another they have the ability to reach greatness. The key is being able to … More 7 Keys of Collaboration
Do you realize the power your words have in the life of those around you? Our words have the ability to lift people up, tear them down, shrink their perspective or expand their horizons. With that in mind I’d like to issue a challenge to you today. With the couple of minutes you might have … More Call It Out
Sometimes our world does not make sense. The reason might be a very personal situation or struggle. It could be the “breaking news” situations that occur at a distance but affect us right where we stand. When I consider the events of this past weekend in Charlottesville I am reminded of how much hurt and … More Attempting to Serve a World in Need
Have you ever noticed that in a group environment there are people you naturally gravitate towards? Conversely have you noticed there are people you tend to dodge? From our youngest days in social settings we learn this truth. There are people we would chose to be around, and there are others we would chose to … More How to Work with a Difficult Person
Cory Lebovitz 