I’ve always loved a good underdog story. Maybe that’s why I gravitate toward action & adventure movies. There’s something deeply compelling about someone ordinary being thrust into something impossibly hard and somehow, they come out of it transformed. There’s a moment where it all seems like too much, and yet… they push through. It’s not…
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The lack of truth-filled communication is one of the biggest relationship killers. Why? Without truth, trust erodes, understanding falters, and vulnerability—so essential for connection—disappears. This isn’t just an issue for personal relationships; it’s a challenge for ministry too, where relationships are foundational. Ministry thrives on relationships—relationships with your team, congregation, and the broader community. And…
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In ministry, our message is often powerful, rooted in Scripture, and full of truth. Yet, many pastors, faith-based leaders, and nonprofit executives struggle with a common challenge: How do we engage our audience in a way that leads to transformation, not just information? One of the most effective tools we have is storytelling. Jesus often…
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Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved tinkering with things, taking them apart to understand how they worked, though I rarely got them back together quite right. I was always building something, whether it was with Legos or electronic kits. My curiosity sometimes got the best of me. Once, I took my dad’s wire…
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Last week, I discussed metrics in ministry and how easy it is to fall into a transactional mindset, which can limit our focus on life change. Building on that, I want to share specific observations about leaders who are transformational-minded versus transactional-minded, and how you can shift toward a life change perspective. As a worship…
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