Sometimes there’s a revolution going on, and you can sense it, but you can’t quite name it. Almost every leader is caught in one of those moments right now. How you lead—and how you need to lead to be relevant—is…
If you’re like me, this week I’m working on my next message and beginning to plot out another series for a few months down the road. It’s a labour of love. And yet so many preachers are, well, let’s say…
I’m a pastor and, I hate to say, I sometimes tell lies. Don’t get me wrong, I hate lying. And I try hard to live a life of integrity. I’m not even good at lying; my wife and kids tell…
As we wrap up our three part series on speaking without notes (Part 1 was on why you should give your talk without using notes and Part 2 was on how to give a talk without using notes), let’s bat…
So you want people to listen when you speak? Who doesn’t? As I outlined in my last post, one of the reasons effective leaders get a response when they communicate is because they establish a sense of urgency. If there’s…
Next time you’re on a plane, watch what happens when the flight attendant reviews the emergency procedures and safety information. Answer? Not much. Most people are tuned out, dozing, reading or otherwise distracted. I’ve always felt for flight attendants. I’m…
Thanks for the dialogue these past seven days on preaching. Had to add one more thing. My goal as a preacher to give messages that help people make the link between God and life. I want it to help. But…