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OCTOBER 1, 2014

Coaching Communication Leadership Self Leadership Team Leadership View from the Pew Worship change ecclesiology Influence Power team development' You can watch it here: [link] Here is a valuable quote in a section on the need for diversity: “The church is God’s masterpiece.

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OCTOBER 15, 2014

Change Coaching Leadership Move Forward Self Leadership View from the Pew change discipleship honesty Power relationships strengths transition' No one is really more of a mystery to you than yourself. Why else would we take all those quizzes? Theorists […].

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014

First, I am appalled at the abuse of power in our nation – it isn’t just race that it effected, it is a socio-economic divide whose name is […]. Musings change ecclesiology Leadership Power transition'

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

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JULY 12, 2012

“Many Christians in the Western World have confused culturally determined expressions of the Christian Faith with the faith itself.” ” ~ Christian Schwarz. As our world becomes more diverse, we will have to examine our own “culturally determined expressions” of Christianity in light of the gospel.

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JULY 9, 2012

Tonight, I watched the documentary I.O.U.S.A. Like most documentaries, it is obviously one-sided. However, I am not versed enough in economics to know “the rest of the story” Regardless of the slant, I see a real trend in our society. Instead of making wise decisions, we do what is popular and comfortable. When our leaders [.].

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MARCH 8, 2014

Leadership Ministry church ecclesiology Power' Yet in the back of my head, I hear the question: Is it possible for a church to be healthy if it is large? My study of ecclesiology (the nature […].

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MARCH 23, 2015

Leadership Move Forward encouragement goals Influence Power' . “If you are the first in any area, it is scary because there is no model for you to follow.” ” This parallels my recent thoughts on risk aversion. It is ingrained in […].

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FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Change Leadership Move Forward change focus Influence Power' Simon Sinek repeats over and over in his book Start with Why “people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” ” As I’ve walked through my […].

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MARCH 4, 2012

When I explain the model of church leadership I’m working on , some people realize right away that it takes away the hierarchy. One thing that might help change the focus of the pastoral team from an exclusive, power driven model to an infusing, equipping, sending model is to stop thinking that church is about Sunday morning.

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MARCH 2, 2012

How does one lead, provide structure and vision, and not exude power? Humility – A leader who provides focus and structure without going on a power trip needs to be firmly aware that the people they are leading are smart – probably smarter and more capable than we are. I’d like your input.

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 10, 2012

The final area, and the one that has me in a tizzy is the need for balance as I work through my thoughts on church leadership. My house…well, my wanter hasn’t gotten fixed in that department yet, so we will postpone at least for a few hours. I want to end up with a paradigm for church leaders that makes sense.

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MARCH 29, 2013

We can have the power to live. We sing “Heaven is a wonderful place, filled with glory and grace” but life is often filled with pain, suffering, rejection and meanness. Jesus didn’t die so we can escape life, but so that we can live it to the full. Read More »

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Seriously – it is amazing how powerful this is. There are days (okay, months and years for some of us) where you just don’t feel like moving forward. Then it hits you - This is your life. You won’t get another one. Here are 7 things to get you moving: 1. Make a decision. Make [.].

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MAY 31, 2012

Influence leaders don’t lead through power. This means that they don’t use the power of their personality to manipulate and force compliance. Our job is to continually learn more about people, about leadership, about God’s work in our everyday lives. So, things aren’t going your way. God is infinite.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

However, I really understand how many powerful women (and men I bet) have left the church because of its hierarchical structure. Two things I have solidified in my thinking as I’ve read the first 2/3 of this book: All leadership is permission based. The leadership that is needed is one of facilitation and vision.

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JULY 2, 2012

Kenya’s tribes have been abused and pushed around by people with power and greed. Royce’s presence begins to complicate things as he utilizes his skills to thwart the power brokers. Marc Royce is a relief worker, intelligence officer. Royce is a fixer. You will love this book.

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AUGUST 30, 2012

Power [.]. If you already know what 100% feels like, take today to encourage someone else. Who are you a cheerleader for? Related PostsHow can we lead in a world that distrusts leaders?

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JUNE 5, 2012

They are based on power, which helps us feel worthwhile and focused. I am very excited to be writing an ebook that I think will help move us down the road to discovering the new models God is moving us to – ones based on influence instead of power. There needs to be a change, but change doesn’t come easily. They feel good.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Religious leaders expected him to garner them more power. Instead, Jesus brought power to the powerless. This brings to mind expectations. You see, the common folk expected the Messiah to free them from Roman rule. He was crucified by the Romans. He didn’t live up to their expectations.

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MARCH 5, 2012

So the truth of the matter is that when one is in leadership, there is a certain amount of power that goes with the position. However, as pastors, our goal isn’t to exude power, but to garner influence…for the sake of others, not for the sake of power. Is this power/influence struggle just for pastors?

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JUNE 15, 2012

We die to self and arise in Christ’s power to be the people He has called us to be. I never think about my baptism…at least I didn’t until that conversation. So I asked for more details. This is what Jen explained: Baptism is a moment-by-moment thing.

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JUNE 15, 2012

We die to self and arise in Christ’s power to be the people He has called us to be. I never think about my baptism…at least I didn’t until that conversation. So I asked for more details. This is what Jen explained: Baptism is a moment-by-moment thing.

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JULY 3, 2012

I think that until we are able to give without expecting, we are in danger of building institutions and blocking God’s power from flowing through us to a world that is looking for engagement, meaning and acceptance.

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JUNE 8, 2012

Can you show her the power that is hers in Christ? She can’t figure out how to please her boss and Jesus at the same time. She can’t quit her job. She needs it, and she thinks God put her there. How can you help her make sense of the life God has called her to?

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MAY 15, 2012

Then, build a powerful team of high quality people who will fill your key roles. If you know your milestones ahead of time, you will be able to know quickly if you’re headed off course. Who are the key players? Who needs to be on your team? Identify the roles you will need. What resources will this project need, and how will I get them?

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APRIL 9, 2012

He has now gone to plant heaven – but the life he lived not only brought beauty to our home, he taught power life lessons. Years later, he experienced sibling rivalry with one of my kids, and being unable to defend himself, he lost. A gangly, sad looking plant.

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Deep Imprints

MAY 10, 2016

Yesterday, I had a sudden, dramatic perspective change. From the time I was about 16, I have believed that my life was a journey and that the best years of a woman's life (when she "arrives") are between 50 and 65. I now (through the wisdom of having landed on 50), would extend that to 75. […].

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APRIL 21, 2016

Curious people make great employees. They don't just do what they are told, they push to improve, think outside the box, and find a new approach. On a connected thought, I listened to this TEDTalk this morning by Adam Grant. It turns out that successful people leave space for creativity. After they get started on […].

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Who do you dance for? Will others approve? Will they misinterpret? What would make me okay? It hits us in so many areas of life - parenting, job performance, social situations.the list is long. To dance before the Audience of One. I don't know where this phrase started, but it means that […].

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MAY 15, 2015

Ordinarily, I am a bit of a wreck. Aren't we all? There is something in each of us that demands that we are the "good guys". In order for there to be good guys, there must also be bad guys (or gals, as the case may be). Who are your bad guys? If my observations […].

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MARCH 9, 2012

This morning, I was reading my Strengths-Based newsletter from Gallup , and a concept struck me. Here is the activating sentence: Of the millions of employees Gallup has surveyed, just over half have a clear understanding of what’s expected of them when they show up to work every day.

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 6, 2012

So, if we focus on the ministry of the individual, then why do we need church? If our focus is on helping each person be the person God created them to be in the life they are already living, then why do we need Sunday morning church? Would it be possible to accomplish our goal through a coaching network?

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Where does ministry happen? Does it happen during the maximum 10 hours a week that we spend in church? Does it happen once or twice a year when we do an outreach? I think ministry happens when we show up.

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Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Have you ever considered the power of the interruption? We have some weird genetic thing in our house – when my kids were little every single one of them either ran or spun in circles – incessantly. One of them even crawled in circles! I say it is genetic because I remember one of my [.].

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 1, 2012

Ever have an idea in your head and come to realize your picture isn’t other people’s picture? Well, for years I have been sitting with a new paradigm of the church – an arrow coming down and going out (much like an arm).

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