9) THE POWER OF ONE MAN

Influence is one of the greatest gifts we have been given. This is a commodity often bought and sold, however real and eternal influence is of unspeakable value. It is more than a recommendation or a sales pitch, but it is the monument that our lives represent. What we are and what we do thatContinueContinue reading “9) THE POWER OF ONE MAN”

8) THE IMPORTANCE OF T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K.

Outline adapted from Rick Warren Issue #133 12/17/2003 A team spirit is never accidental; it is always intentional. Teamwork is built on three factors: a compelling purpose, crystal clear communication, and a code of commonly held values. Let’s examine eight values of teamwork in a simple acrostic, T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K.: T – TRUST Trust among our teamContinueContinue reading “8) THE IMPORTANCE OF T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K.”

7) THE USABILITY TEST

(Article reposted by permission from the Blog of Bishop J. Mark Jordan) From the department of practicality, we need to address this question: Who are the people most likely to be used in church services?  Do pastors, music directors and ministry leaders have favorites or do they apply certain rules of usability to everyone?  Should those who sing, playContinueContinue reading “7) THE USABILITY TEST”

6) THE POWER OF COMMITMENT

1) COMMITMENT IS USUALLY DISCOVERED IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY There are three promises in Micah 7:8 to the believer. You will have enemies! You will fall! If you stay committed and trust in God, YOU WILL ARISE! Micah 7:8 Rejoice not against me, (1) O mine enemy: (2) when I fall, (3) I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, theContinueContinue reading “6) THE POWER OF COMMITMENT”

5) THE POWER OF COLLABORATION

Many people are afraid to dream big. They are reluctant to hope for to much because they don’t want to be disappointed. As a result, they satisfy themselves with the mundane. It doesn’t have to be that way. Even if you suspect in your hearts of hearts that you don’t have the talent or resourcesContinueContinue reading “5) THE POWER OF COLLABORATION”

4) THE POWER OF ADAPTABILITY

Teamwork and personal rigidity just don’t mix. If you want to work well with others and be a good team player, you have to be willing to adapt yourself to your team. Harvard Business School professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter observed, “The individuals who will succeed and flourish will also be masters of change: adapt atContinueContinue reading “4) THE POWER OF ADAPTABILITY”

3) HOW LEADERS THINK

“You are today where your thoughts have brought you.  You will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” James Allen Proverbs 23:7 – “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Everything begins with a thought: Victory begins with a thought – Defeat begins with a thought – What are you thinking?  How are youContinueContinue reading “3) HOW LEADERS THINK”

2) THINGS I LEARNED FROM NOAH’S ARK

ONE: DON’T MISS THE BOAT “When your ship comes in, don’t be at the bus station.”– Pastor Wayne Huntley 2 Timothy 4:2 Be instant in season, out of season; 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. TWO: REMEMBER THAT WE ARE ALLContinueContinue reading “2) THINGS I LEARNED FROM NOAH’S ARK”

1) THE VALUE’S OF A LEADER

As men we are always striving to be greater leaders. In this study we will examine characteristics that make of great leaders and mentors:   1. HE IS A VALUE SHAPER…  Every leader ought to be a “value shaper.” A mentor must first share values and then strive to shape values. In the shaping ofContinueContinue reading “1) THE VALUE’S OF A LEADER”