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
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?
“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
Have you ever taken time to appreciate the beauty and complexity of a volunteer run organization? The Church is not the only type of organization that is volunteer run, but it is my favorite! It is an amazing thing to see various volunteers (whether handfuls, hundreds or thousands) working in different areas of gifting and … More A Great Volunteer Lives by 4 Values…
Last summer on a family trip up north we encountered some crazy wind while on the highway in Illinois. The wind gusts were enough to push our van into the next lane as well as onto the shoulder at times. I hate losing time on the road, but in order to keep us moving forward … More Sideways Energy – the Great Momentum Killer
Have you ever considered what sets a great volunteer apart from a good one? Why do some people soar while others flounder? There are a number of obvious factors which affect a person’s performance: Skillset Experience Talent Scope of their role While all of those play a part – I believe the biggest factor affecting … More Why Values trump Method
I love behind the scenes footage and stories. There is something fun about seeing the processing and work that goes into making something awesome happen. That is probably why I love this video (click here to view video) from 2009. For those of you who are not Hamilton nerds – this video is of Lin-Manuel … More Can You Wait for It?
I wrote a post recently for the many of us who have navigated a change in leadership above us. Change is foregone conclusion in this life. You cannot stop change from happening around you, but you can control your attitude and actions as you walk through change. Choosing the right heart and habits as you … More So I Have a New Role…
Have you ever noticed the signs on the side of the road during a road trip? We recently returned from a long road trip which included multiple stops off the interstate. While exiting the interstate we saw one sign after another meant to capture our attention. Each sign had a simple purpose – to grab … More The Connection Between Effort and Results
Cory Lebovitz 