Impulsive Joy

As a leader, you need to have a plan of action with an end in mind. You need a vision of an ultimate destination to where you are leading others. It is only in that crystal clear strategy that you will begin to filter out things that are not a part of getting there.

My family is navigating the roller coaster many know as “Middle School” for the first time in  our parenting career.  We now have multiple teachers and a myriad of due dates, test dates and every other date one would want to add  to the calendar.  Our heads are swimming. Most teachers have a class website [...]

The vicious cycle of “plugging holes” can leave any passionate leader feeling drained and, well, hopeless. Without a solution, you run the risk of burning out the few faithful you have. Perhaps you have even fallen victim to structuring your ministry to expect the bare minimum of your volunteers in hopes of gaining greater appeal…only to be shocked when still no one will join you in the mission.

You’re not alone. Many have traveled that path before you. And here’s the reality:

Until you start honoring your volunteers with as much passion as you have for teaching children, things will never change. You will be forever stuck in the desert of “cold calls”.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year:  Back to school!  Let’s face it, summertime is fantastic for popsicles and lazy days by the pool but at some point, the anarchy of loose schedules and the disjointed rhythm of those summer months can begin to wear and tear on a person. Rhythm is so important.  [...]

Would you wear a bunny suit all week to help the kids in your ministry reach a goal?  No really, would you wear it ALL week — even to a national conference?  What about the airport?  Video tape your experience? That’s exactly what Chad Houck did! I have the honor of working with amazing leaders, [...]