Monthly Archives: January 2007

With our first preview service under our belt it is now time for me to make some changes in how I lead. Why you may ask? Up till now I have had my hands in everything. I have been part … Continue reading →

I would like to say that this is how I did it but I learned it the hard way. What am I referring to? Core values of course. These are the things that are most important to you. They determine … Continue reading →

So today was the day. Our first sneak preview service and the entire team had to set up in freezing rain, which in Cleveland, TN is state of emergency. We had no idea how many people to expect but weather … Continue reading →

If I said that the past few week of preparing for this first sneak preview for LifePoint Community Church was a breeze, I would be lying. It has been so hard. It started with the weight of finances on me. … Continue reading →

If you have not been keeping up tomorrow is the first sneak preview of LifePoint Community Church. I have been running around trying to get all the last minute things squared away. I doubt Will catch everything but I have … Continue reading →

Its amazing to me how our expectations more times than not determine our success. This isn’t any positive attitude mumbo jumbo, although a positive attitude would do most people a lot of good, its about preparation. Perhaps you have heard … Continue reading →

In my last post we covered the calling and ordination issues but I forgot to mention the spiritually challenged part. I am asked all the time, “Do I need to go to Bible College to be a pastor or start … Continue reading →

This is one of the first things you need to deal with when considering to launch a new church. It’s also a tough question because of the confusion of the meaning of certain terms. One of the questions we ask … Continue reading →

At the very core of investing is the concept of risk & return. This is not only true for financial investments but in all areas of life. If you hope to get something out you must put something in. One … Continue reading →

A few days ago I mentioned how tired I was but now I know I was just getting really, really sick. I can barely focus right now. Worse yet I couldn’t focus this morning at our final launch team meeting. … Continue reading →