Death. The great equalizer. The inevitable future we all face but rarely want to contemplate let alone discuss publicly. Yesterday, I released the most impactful work I have been blessed to do in over 40 years of serving Christ’s church. To interview a true servant leader whose days are known to be short and numbered … [Read more…]
Everyone deals with difficult conversations, challenging people, and interpersonal conflicts. If handled well, relationships can be strengthened, trust can be enhanced, and organizations and lives can be improved. This is possible both in your church and your daily life. Our unwillingness to engage in productive difficult conversations and deal with conflict is at the root … [Read more…]
Difficult conversations with challenging people, and interpersonal conflicts that lead to a lack of trust, are big challenges we face in our churches and ministries. They also often negatively impact personal relationships, families and organizations. For the first time, we will publicly tackle these critical issues. My special guest, Dr Mitch Owen, and I will … [Read more…]
People are systematically allowing themselves and their children to become more depressed and addicted to Dopamine. This can add to a sense of loneliness, despair and helplessness. However, it is preventable. Over 85% of teenagers have and use social media each day, and over 95% have a smart phone that makes accessing social media easier. … [Read more…]
How Can Clergy And Laity Communicate Better? An impactful sermon can be one of the most transformative communications and is the #1 thing people look for in picking their church. Parish Councils and Ministry Leaders can also communicate more effectively with all church constituencies. And yet, our church communications are not always as powerful and … [Read more…]
So what’s on your mind? What did you learn in 2020? How did it affect your life? What is it you would like to get off of your chest in the spirit of Catharsis that comes from the Greek word, κάθαρσις, meaning the purification and purgation of emotions through sharing them with others. Tune into … [Read more…]
Chris Hillman is a superstar who helped invent the folk-rock genre and the country-rock genre. He is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and was a founding member of The Byrds. Chris also helped lead The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, the Desert Rose Band and many other professional musical groups. Countless other famous … [Read more…]
After many months of isolation and divisiveness, it’s time to hear new songs of joy sung to our Lord and an inspiring story from an outstanding millennial who has discovered and is living her stewardship calling by uplifting others. At the same time, we can learn ways to keep our youth and emerging adults engaged … [Read more…]
Are you anxious, angry, concerned, on edge, confused, uncertain about what is going on around you in this crazy year? Join us Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Eastern to learn some proven strategics to deal with all of the above, and more, and help you navigate these turbulent times and acquire peace and a 2020 … [Read more…]
These are perhaps two of the most difficult questions you will ask yourself during your life? St. Paul wrote several letters to the Ephesians focused on the same questions. And Mark Twain once famously quipped: “The two most important days of your life are first, the day you were born; and second, the day you … [Read more…]