God didn't make you a leader to respond to stuff all day. He made you a leader to move things forward.

Stupidity is something unshakable; nothing attacks it without breaking itself against it; it is of the nature of granite, hard and resistant.

Church work ought to be at its core the work of loving people like God loves them

Nothing that matters in this world happens unless leaders lead it.

Authentic Christianity is a supernatural walk with a living, dynamic, communicating God.

Self awareness allows you to self-correct.

It's incredible to realize that what we do each day has meaning in the big picture of God's plan

Life's great moments evolve from simples acts of cooperation with God's mysterious promptings.

There is nothing like the local church when the local church is working right.

I would never want to reach out someday with a soft, uncallused hand-a hand never dirtied by serving-and shake the nail-pierced hand of Jesus.

It's one thing to see a vision; it's another thing to be seized by a vision.

God delights in pouring his favor on obedient risk takers.

Leadership is not for the faint of heart

Every single decision you make as a leader has an effect on the spirit of those you lead.

Simplified living is about more than doing less. It’s being who God called us to be, with a wholehearted, single-minded focus.

A leader's most valuable asset is not their time but their energy and ability to energize others.

The mark of community is not the absence of conflict. It's the presence of a reconciling spirit.

The tithe is a wonderful goal but a terrible place to stop.

We live in a world that is crying out for better leadership.