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Discipleship
How to Build a Healthy Church Culture
When I am asked how we do discipleship at Victory Manila, I usually point out that our culture (atmosphere, vibe, values, stories. . .), while...
Divine Hide & Seek (The Gospel in Genesis)
While doing the Purple Book this morning (for the thousandth time), I got stuck on question #7 in chapter 1: “How did Adam and Eve react after their...
Stupid Leaders
Because of their positions, all leaders know stuff that others in the organization do not know. Thus the need for professional confidentiality. I...
Leadership
How to Create a Healthy Environment for Growth
I was recently talking to a pastor whose church was leaking people. As soon as a family joined the church, another family vanished. As we were...
If You Want an Easy Job, Don’t Do Ministry
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—In our well-intended desire to send fully-funded, relationally connected, culturally sensitive, professionally trained, church...
Leadership & the 4 Cs of Vision Casting
A few weeks ago I was talking to a young leader, trying to upgrade his vision casting skills. I gave him four simple tips about communicating...
Family
My Life
Saturday. We experienced “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” on adjacent tennis courts as we watched James and Jonathan play in the...
The Godfather’s Heart?
The last verse in the Old Testament was a prophetic promise and warning that God would turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts...
“Me & My Dad”
Bad food & burnt marshmallows, mosquito bites & sleepless nights, Bible study & prayer time, and life-long memories. I’m describing our...
Books
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