I want people to help me reanchor the church to undeniable, mind-boggling, culture-shifting demonstration of compassion and generosity. Because, generosity was the hallmark of the early church.

Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior

Something I've noticed. Church planters don't pray for revival. They pray for opportunity, favor with the unchurched and leaders.

Leaders learn to leverage the problems that never go away in a way to create progress for the organization.

It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God

Many years from now, what would you like people to line up and thank you for?

When a plan or strategy fails, people are tempted to assume it was the wrong vision. Plans and strategies can always be changed and improved. But vision doesn't change. Visions are simply refined with time.