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I was eating lunch with a business associate the other day. We were swapping stories about our past and laughing at how we made it this far and how we ended up being the ‘creative’ people we are today. Later on, I thought back to our conversation and it really challenged me as to ‘why’ I [...]
Read moreAfter all, “The wealth of the wicked is laid up for the righteous.” How true. But when did the church officially dumb down our interpretation of “wealth” to be JUST money? For decades, Fortune 500 companies have invested significant marketing research dollars into the study of how consumers do 3 things: Receive information, spend time, and [...]
Read moreThere’s a significant trend happening in the Church across America; falling attendance. Critics are saying it’s because the concept of getting together in a building for Church is old school, and that moving church on-line is somehow the answer. Last I checked, when the bible cautioned us not to “forsake the assembling of the saints” [...]
Read moreIf you’re trying to reach the lost…better watch your language! A Church marquee sign off the highway read, “Praise Jehovah…He shall return for his lost sheep!”. I couldn’t help but chuckle, remembering my “B.C. days”, and thinking…who talks like that? More importantly, who wrote it and did they actually think it was the key to [...]
Read moreJoseph & Mary had to leave Bethlehem in the middle of the night, leaving most of their friends behind, and find safety in Egypt to avoid Jesus being killed under the decree of King Herod. The night before their long trip, they had to be stressed over the family budget. “How are we going to [...]
Read moreThe Kid caught the Jersey…But did he miss the mark? Growing up, I loved the famous commercial with a star-struck boy in the stadium tunnel, stopping to offer a Coke to Mean Joe Greene, who’s hobbling to the showers. Mean Joe reluctantly takes it, drinks it, and speaks the famous words, “Hey kid…Catch!”, trading his [...]
Read moreThe bookstore may help their bad breath, but does their life still stink? Seems like most Church bookstores sell breath mints right at the register. Logical, since it’s one of the top requested items. And how convenient…I can get in line, get my mints, and head into service without having to walk through the store. Which is great! [...]
Read moreI saw a great show on a Christian TV station. A Church aired a show to reach the ‘lost’. The entire show was a compelling presentation of the need for a savior. Speaking to a friend at the Church, I asked how response was…Low, only a couple calls for salvation. Which begged the question I [...]
Read moreHad a phone call with a client on the West Coast this week, talking about opportunities during this awful economy, to develop great habits. I believe two significant market shifts–the emergence of social media, and the economic downturn–have been catalysts, perhaps even creating a tipping point, for the power of building and connecting with authentic [...]
Read moreIt’s so common, unfortunately, for leaders to be vague and unwilling to be direct, specific and intentional with their questions on the front end of an action step, and it usually leads to significantly more pain on the back end. Here’s what I mean: When you ask someone to take action on something, consider your [...]
Read moreWhen leaders try to get their entire team on board an passionate about a vision, it’s easy to find the broken link. By broken, I mean the person who’s broken inside, who’s still territorial, dealing with pride. The person who feels threatened by growth. The person concerned with who gets the credit or how the [...]
Read moreA mentor once shared his insights with me about a candidate for hire, whose references spoke very highly about his potential: “Potential means you ain’t shown me nuthin yet.” Of course, its’ not that simple…or is it? Really, when all the talking’s done, the interviews are complete, the analysis of what went wrong along the [...]
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