Thank God for the tough times. They are the reason you are there - to be the leader. If everything was going well, the people wouldn't need you!

Ordinary people with commitment can make an extraordinary impact on the their world.

The goal of the pastor is not to get people to show up but to get people to grow up.

To gain credibility, you must consistently demonstrate three things: Initiative: You have to get up to go up. Sacrifice: You have to give up to go up. Maturity: You have to grow up to go up. If you show the way, people will want to follow you. The higher you go, the greater the number of people who will be willing to travel with you.

You never display your character more clearly than when you speak about the character of others.

The dreams and passions stored within hearts are powerful keys which can unlock a wealth of potential.

To remain a credible leader, I must always work first, hardest, and longest on changing myself. This is neither easy nor natural, but it is essential.