The absolute goal of vision for ministry is to glorify God.

Nearly 60% of Americans who regularly attend Christian church say there is no such thing as the Holy Spirit—they say the Holy Spirit is just a symbol of God’s power or presence or purity.

It is not a church’s job to spiritually develop your children. Scripturally, it is the job of the parents. The church body is supposed to support parents in raising children, not replace them.

Leadership is the art of serving God by helping His people become more like His Son through the indefatigable pursuit of His vision and values.

We cannot be effective if we continue to cling to the old ways, the old strategies, the old assumptions.

Jesus didn't die so we could fill auditoriums, he died so that lives could be transformed.

When we're always connected, we allow others-colleagu es and celebrities, close friends and distant acquaintances, bloggers and news aggregators-set our life's agenda. Our ability to prioritize is paralyzed by the sheer volume of requests, demands, opportunities, and information.