Leadership is developed daily, not in a day.

Experience teaches nothing, but evaluated experience teaches everything.

We cannot lead anyone farther than we have been ourselves.

As a pastor I reinforced my vision over lunches.

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.

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?"

If you live life with the intention of making a difference in others' lives, your life will be full not empty.