I live in Kent in England and we have just experienced the most rain in any January since records began around 100 years ago. So I have come to learn a thing or two about clouds 🙂 I have recently had the experience of breakthrough! In the truest sense of the word. The kind of breakthrough that we pray for ,I feel has just happened … Continue reading When the cloud lifts…..
I do understand it when I read blogs and articles and leaders say that it is lonely to lead. I mean to lead a Church, a major ministry department, a life group etc. I also understand that we are often ‘alone’ in the burden/s that we carry. But this is the thing – we NEED to do leadership in teams. It is way more fun, … Continue reading If you are lonely in leadership, you’re doing it wrong
So once you know God has spoken to you. (Please don’t attempt a Church plant if God hasn’t spoken to you.) You go into a phase of preparation and planning. This is seriously exciting and very motivating. There is a need at this point to make sure that you unaware of the activity of the enemy. What I mean by this is that things have … Continue reading Before the launch
I have always hated feeling intimidated. It is SO uncomfortable. It is well…. Intimidating. What I have often done is try to avoid being in that type of space or environment. I have recently changed my mind though. I think it is good for my pride. It crushes any possible pride. It gives no room for ego. It challenges an area of fear in my … Continue reading Feeling Intimidated
I write this on the back of a life and leadership lesson. Often times in life we can be so encouraged by kind words and affirmation that I believe it can blind us. Mark Twain said: I can live for 2 months on a good compliment. A great compliment can make the day of even the most distressed or depressed person. I love encouragement , … Continue reading You are fantastic! You are wonderful! …… really?
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