Church
Successful People vs. Unsuccessful People
I saw a picture the other day on a wall that I found helpful. It had two columns comparing Successful people to Unsuccessful people. These are not gospel truths, but are true in many ways and apply to all of us whether in the church, the marketplace, or home-life as leaders who shape and influence…
Read MoreLeaders, who do you spend time with?
Awhile ago I was sitting around with some leaders of a church. They are doing a great job at developing leaders, and I was there to spend some time with their team and learn. At one point I asked them how they decide which leaders to spend time with? Why that question? Because in ministry,…
Read MoreChurch planting is not about church planting.
Church planting is not about church planting. It’s become popular and kind of in style today to see oneself as a church planter – as if it’s the pinnacle of church ministry (it’s not) and something everyone should aspire to (it’s not). It’s become a kind of niche market within Christianity wherein we have networks,…
Read MoreWhy Westside Matters
My friend Norm Funk’s church, Westside Church, just celebrated their 10th anniversary yesterday. Here is a great recap video they did to commemorate the day. So, why does that matter? Why does Westside matter? The first time I met Norm, I had just moved out to B.C. with my wife Erin. It was September 2004.…
Read MoreWhy Patience works
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience” -Galatians 5:22 One of the keys to being successful in life – in family, business, leadership, etc., is patience. It’s not often a characteristic that is highlighted about people but it is an essential part of being effective in life. Next week (Tuesday, Sept…
Read MoreChristians who don’t read.
“But we have the mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16) The Scandal One of the great scandals of modern Christianity, as others have pointed out, is Christians without Christian minds. Followers of Jesus who don’t think Christianly about the world, life, God, issues. They may worship and pray as Christians, but they do not think…
Read MoreMy Interview with Larry Osborne
Every leader needs mentors in their life. One of the men I have the privilege to have in my life is a great leader (and man) – Larry Osborne. Larry is the Lead Pastor of North Coast Church – an innovative and inspiring church of about 10,000 people located in San Diego, California. He and…
Read MoreHow holy do I need to be to go to heaven?
This past weekend at Village Church in our series on Matthew we came to this amazing statement by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount: “Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Mt. 5:20). It is jarring and challenging to us and it should…
Read More3 Tips for Preachers
I have a passion to help make Pastor’s more effective at preaching and teaching across Canada in whatever way I can. Often the church drops the ball on excellence when it comes to this area even though it is such an essential part of reaching people in our cities, towns and communities. Churches seem to…
Read More4 Questions: Grant Fishbook (Christ the King) – Pt. 2
Part two of my interview with Pastor Grant Fishbook of Christ the King church, Bellingham 1. What are you reading right now? My Bible (because I need it). “Half Time” by Bob Buford because that is my season of life. “Leading with Love” by Alexander Strauch because that is the theme of our Elder Team. …
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