Good ideas have expiration dates. You need to act before they become dated, irrelevant or otherwise spoiled.

If you lack initiative, recognize that the problem comes from the inside, not from others. Determine why you hesitate to take action. Does risk scare you? Are you discouraged by past failures? Do you not see the potential that opportunity offers? Find the source of your hesitation, and address it. You won't be able to move forward on the outside until you can move forward on the inside.

The only way a church is going to be relevant is to get out of its comfort zone and connect with unchurched people.

The higher you want to climb, the more you need leadership. The greater the impact you want to make, the greater your influence needs to be. Whatever you will accomplish is restricted by your ability to lead others.

Good leaders understand that they are stewards. They must find the best people they can, giving them the opportunity to join in the journey developing them, and encouraging them to reach their potential. But they must hold on to people lightly. Those who start with you seldom finish with you.

Dependable teams members possess the desire to do the things they are capable of doing.

If you want to make a positive impact, no matter how far-reaching, start at home. Treat your family members like treasures.