Preventing #Kidmin Burnout

“I won’t burn out!”  Have you ever said those words? Yep, me too. They were a lie that I said many times over and over during the 30 years I’ve been in full-time ministry.  A few years ago I was serving in a very unhealthy place.  To be honest,...

THE Biggest Mistake Young Leaders Make!

I was doing my devotions the other day and God challenged my heart and I felt prompted to write after a time of not feeling like writing. In Hebrews 13:7-8 “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and...

Kids loving the Bible?

  I wanted to share with those who follow this blog an opportunity to check out a resource you may or may not have seen before. In this day and age of everything electronic, getting kids to pick up a book, let alone a Bible can be a major challenge.  I do believe that...

Coaching the Best Out of your Team #OC16

Gina McClain is a great leader and I have been privileged to get to know her a little. I so love her heart for leaders and her heart for helping others develop leaders in their own ministries.  Here are the notes from her Orange Conference 2016 Breakout. The scope of...

It’s #OC16 WEEK!!!!

Well, here we go! It’s Orange Conference Week! Gathering in ATL will be nearly 7,000 Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Next Generation leaders! Oh and some amazing Senior Leaders will be gathering for a brand new ReThink Leadership...

Making the Most of #OC16

I’ve been to a few Orange Conferences now and each time I gain more insights into how to make the most of the time you have at an OC! Here are 3! Come ready to network.  Make the most of  the time before a session starts to look around you and connect with...