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Saved by grace. Servant by calling. Husband of Paula. Father of Linley Beth. Lead Pastor of The Point Community.

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Archive for February, 2005

Reformation Emerging

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

The emergence of the postmodern era (1960 onward) is only now beginning to impact the world and the church in a profound way. Most people know about Luther, Calvin and the reformation. some have likened what is taking place in the church today to a “second reformation.”
I have long witnessed something happening in the exisiting [...]

The Crucible Of Leadership

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005

Insights from a friend of mine - Rob Turner pastor of Apex
In leadership, your leadership identity is more important than any leadership strategy.
In leadership, you can only lead people who feel you have made some type of deposit into their life.
In leadership, people pleasing is not the same thing as people serving. Serving people may [...]

Are you kiddin’ me?

Tuesday, February 8th, 2005

Is it just me or do a lot of people take themselves and the world way too seriously? If it is just me, that’s fine - I am completely comfortable with being alone (but right) in this line of thinking. I am growing somewhat intolerant of people that cannot laugh at themselves and things around [...]