If churches would take ownership of a vision, the next pastor who is thinking about coming to that church can see what their vision is and then determine if their vision fits with his or her ministry. If it doesn't, then it would be wrong for that pastor to come to that church.

As a leader, you will never get ahead until your people are behind you.

Nothing is more difficult to accomplish than changing outward actions without changing inward feelings.

Poem by Howard A. Walter (Character) I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there are those who suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare. I would be friend of all--- the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.

The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to...failure.

Working together precedes winning together...collaboration is multiplication.

You add value to people when you value them.