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Transitions…or Not?
I have a love-hate relationship with transitions. Whenever friends tell me they are going through "transitions" in their life, my heart goes out to them. I’ve been there and done…
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Spiritual Hunger & the Legacy of John Hunter
More than 30 years ago, I received a call from an elderly man named John Hunter. Someone had given him my name, and he said he hoped I might be…
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Leadership
The ‘Greater Works’ Generation
As a Baby Boomer Christian, I’ve been privileged to see some exciting moves of God’s Spirit. I came to Christ during the Jesus Movement, and then came the Charismatic Movement,…
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Equipping Giant Killers
I recently had the great privilege of speaking to a group of 80 giant killers. They don’t all realize they are giant killers, but they truly are. Before I spoke,…
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Great Commandment or Great Commission — Must We Choose?
I’ve reached a distressing conclusion about the church in America—and I really hope you can prove me wrong. My premise is that there are only two kinds of churches in…
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A Belated Apology to Bill Green
Rediscovering a Forgotten Key to Effective Leadership Even though I haven’t seen him in over 35 years, I’ve found myself thinking about Bill Green lately. After hearing my story about Bill,…