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
People do not just accidently end up involved in meaningful work. Natural gravitation moves us towards disconnected and uninvolved. Therefore the work of every leader is to create environments and opportunities where people can engage. One of the most common words used for this dynamic is “recruit.” Not everyone excels at recruiting. Some people get … More How to Recruit Someone to Your Team
Sometimes my daughter gets confused. This world is a crazy place to live in and try to understand. The more you try to explain it the more you understand why little ones get confused. For instance, sometimes you take your child to the doctor because they are sick. They don’t feel good and need help, … More None of Us Avoid the Knife
I get to work with a lot of stellar staff and volunteer leaders who oversee incredible teams. None of these teams are perfect – but many of them have qualities, which set them apart and make them an ideal team environment. Whether you are a leader building a new team, a fresh leader working with … More The Most Meaningful Part of Any Team
There is an ever-growing tension in our world today. It is a tension between two well meaning, but opposing views and it puts many of us in a tough place. To help explain this tension let me tell you about my daughter for a moment. My little girl is a preschooler. From a place of … More A Charitable Spirit is the Higher Ground
Great players win MVP awards. Great teams win championships. Those two things don’t have to be mutually exclusive, but it is important to understand the power of synergy on a team. Unfortunately we grow up placing greater value and focus on becoming an MVP. We imagine ourselves out on the field hitting the game winning … More Collaboration is King
I have a friend whose journey over the last few months has been especially difficult. As we talk about the pain of loss and disappointment I’ve been reminded that our pain in this life is not void of purpose. Now that fact is about as helpful as a band-aide for a broken bone in the moment … More The Purpose of Your Pain
What possibilities exist in your life right now? What opportunity is out there that could become game-changers in your life? We live in a day and age where the possibilities are almost limitless. Combine that with the knowledge that we were created in the image of God and the realm of possibilities grows even larger. … More Thinking Outside the Box
Have you ever felt spiritual hunger? It’s that desire for something more from God, for your own sake or for the sake of others. Spiritual Hunger is a gift from God because it reminds you of the gap between the Kingdom of God and the world of Man. (Click to tweet) When we grow content … More Hamilton and Spiritual Hunger
Note From Cory: This is a guest post from Cami Lebovitz. She has served as a Spiritual Formation Pastor at 12Stone Church for the last 6 years. While Cami is a gifted and talented pastor, my favorite thing about her is that she is an incredible wife and mother to our daughter Nora. I am excited to have her … More Failing for the Win
Cory Lebovitz 