When trust permeates a ministry, great things are possible, not the least of which is an opportunity to reach the ministry's potential.

We can accomplish more together than we can alone.

In most vital organizations, there is a common bond of interdependence, mutual interest, interlocking contributions, and simple joy.

Earning trust is not easy, nor is it cheap, nor does it happen quickly. Earning trust is hard and demanding work. Trust comes only with genuine effort, never with a lick and a promise.

Change without continuity is chaos. Continuity without change is sloth-and very risky.

Without forgiveness, there can be no real freedom to act within a group.

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.