Leadership Is . . . Communication (Part 4)

Leadership Is . . . Communication (Part 4)

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA—Had a great time speaking this weekend at In Focus Church, our Every Nation church in Augusta, Georgia. I’ll never forget my first public speech. It was the summer of 1971. I was twelve years old. The Little League Baseball season was over, and it was...
Worship, Discipleship & Church History

Worship, Discipleship & Church History

Photo: Ryan Daly YOKOHAMA, JAPAN—Every year, our International Apostolic Team (IAT), which includes regional leaders from all over the Every Nation world, gathers together to fellowship, pray, and plan for the coming years (and even decades). Every Nation Church...
Leadership Is . . . Listening (Part 3)

Leadership Is . . . Listening (Part 3)

This blog is the third post in a five-part series on leadership called “Leadership Is. . .” To read more, check out the first and second posts. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—During his presidency (1861–1865), Abraham Lincoln frequently opened the White House to anyone who...
Leadership Is NOT. . . (Part 2)

Leadership Is NOT. . . (Part 2)

This blog is the second post in a five-part series on leadership called “Leadership Is. . .” To read more, check out the first and third posts. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—Last week, we opened up this short series on leadership with the crucial question: “What is...
Leadership Is. . . (Part 1)

Leadership Is. . . (Part 1)

This blog is the first post in a five-part series on leadership called “Leadership Is. . .” To read more, check out the second and third posts. DUBAI—Complete this sentence: “Leadership is. . .” What word did you put in the blank? Influence? Power? Responsibility?...
Leadership Is . . . Communication (Part 4)

9 Tips for Young Preachers

SAGADA, PHILIPPINES—The pastor of a large church recently asked me if I would be willing to provide sermon coaching to help his youth pastor. After a couple of phone conversations about ministry and preaching, I sent a stream-of-conscience email to the fledgling...