To be developed as a leader, failure must be allowed. Failure only helps us improve.

We will probably have to pay a price for devoting our lives to building the kingdom of God. Jesus did.

It's one thing to see a vision; it's another thing to be seized by a vision.

More than anything, people want the reality of the discussion at hand. If what is going on in that building is the real thing, if the transforming love and power of Jesus Christ is being experienced, you can sit on a metal folding chair or in a plush theater seat.

If we were to boil down Christianity to its core, we'd be left with simply this: relationship with God. The living, loving God of the universe has spoken throughout history, and still speaks today - not just to pastors or priests, but to anyone who will listen. God will speak to you.

Live each day with an open ear toward heaven, eager to respond to any whisper from God.

If it's the last thing I do, I will give every ounce of the rest of my life to helping leaders and churches get better.