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8 SECULAR BOOKS EVERY LEADER SHOULD READ ASAP

Charles Tremendous Jones said, “You are the same as you are today five years from now, except for two things: The people with whom you associate and the books you read.” We should grow every day of our life by learning something new. Here are 8 books that will help you achieve your maximum potential. Don’t be alarmed that they are secular. If the principles they teach are wo... »

Independent of Our Independence

From the moment we are born, we are taught to be independent and make our own way in life. While this is not a bad thing, it does cause us trouble in our walk with God. He asks that we lay our independence down and trust Him. This is no simple Task&#82... »

6 Things To Bring To Every Brainstorming Meeting

Brainstorming meetings have the potential to create brand new programs, outreaches and systems that can cause your ministry to explode. Make sure you show up with the following in order to see the results you want:1) Bring your faith-filled, wide-open imagination.If you are not open, well rested and excited, why would your team be??2) Bring at least 3-5 of your key leaders or students with them s... »

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Over on Michael Hyatt’s blog he had a line that grabbed my attention: To quote Eric Liddell, from the movie Chariots of Fire expresses this beautifully: “I believe that God made me for a purpose, but He also made me fast. When I run, I feel His pleasure.” I realize he was quoting Liddell from [...] »