When pastors ask me if their people will buy this vision, I ask them two questions: "Have they bought into your leadership?" If they haven't, don't ever try to pass on a vision. Second, "Have you processed this vision correctly?"

The success of a vision is determined by its ownership by both the leader and the people.

The unexamined leader is not worth following.

The first important step in weathering failure is learning not to personalize it.

Always turn to God in the midst of your struggle and view people who offended you as an instruments of divine sovereignty.

A leader who loves status quo soon becomes a follower.

People's purpose in life is always connected to their giftedness.