Leaders are problem solvers. Leaders have to define reality take a hold of the brutal facts and then act accordingly. Sometimes the facts themselves can be so brutal and daunting that they have the potential to cripple or paralyse you with fear just thinking about the possible worst case scenarios. If the thought of solving problems and facing the brutal truths fills you with anxiety … Continue reading so you wanna be a leader…….
Today (17th December) 111 yrs ago the Wright brothers experienced their first powered flight. It lasted 120 seconds Right now I am at an airport watching jet powered planes land every minute. Progress happens, and the progress also accelerates. Before commercial flying it would have taken up to 2 weeks to get from Southampton to New York by ship…… It now takes 7 hrs. – … Continue reading Progress – it’s all around you
So I will combine two days update in one. Which by no means does any justice. We have heard from from a combination of operational experts , financial people and then evangelism and children’s ministry leaders. It was brought home to me again that it doesn’t matter what God has called you to but when God prompts you it causes your heart to beat faster … Continue reading Willow Creek final
Today we heard from Colby Burke the HR director of Willow Creek and he unpacked the procedures for feedback, development of staff and alignment. We then heard from Scot McKnight (PhD) a college professor. He spoke on the Kingdom of God. . . . . to try and summarise this 2.5 hours of input would be impossible. There was so much there. But I will … Continue reading Willow Creek Day 3
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