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What I'm Leaving Behind in 2009!

Today is the final day of 2009, and tomorrow is the beginning of a fresh,new year!  I love fresh starts!  This past week has given some downtime with my family, and the opportunity to evaluate my life and leadership. I want to grow personally to a new level in 2010, and God has made it evident to me that there are "MUSTS THAT MUST GO" in 2009. 

1. Petty Arguments.

    Action Step: Reconcile!

2. Regretting Regrets.

   Action Step: Enjoy & Engage Today!

3. Giving Fear Room & Time.

    Action Step: Focus my thinking on Gods Promises!

4. Delaying Difficult Conversations.

    Action Step: Pray about the approach, Clarify the Issue, Schedule the Mtg., Leave it @ Office!

Myths that Mangle Church Planters: Part 1

I believe in church planting and I love church planters!! I believe with all of my heart that it is the front lines of advancing the Kingdom of God.  Nine years ago my wife and I planted Lifepoint Church, and its been the ride of a lifetime! As church planters, we are constantly asking questions, because you live one week from extinction. We are hungry for ideas and helpful information, which can inspire you to take it to the next level in your leadership. Along with all the good, there are myths that sound so sexy and spiritual but they will MANGLE AND ENTANGLE YOUR MINISTRY!

THE MYTH OF FINANCIAL HINTS: We are planning a financial debt relief series and I will hint about tithing. Here's the upside, people won't give me pushback and they will begin to tithe.  WRONG!!!!  People don't get hints!!!! I bought this myth hook, line and sinker, and then one day I realized why Jesus taught about money so much...People don't get hints! If you want people to learn how to bring the tithe to God, you have to teach it clearly and consitently.