Category Archives: Leadership

mistake #5 – No man is an island It is important in ministry to have another pastor to spend time with.  It is crucial to have someone to bounce ideas off of and to have a person to tell you that you are headed into a dangerous territory.  I have had the pleasure of havingContinue reading “Top 10 mistakes of 2008 – part 6”

mistake #6 – family feud At Pointe North, Sunday is the Super Bowl every week.  We gear our energy, resources and creativity toward that end.  However, when you are the leader of a “support” ministry often it is easy to allow the enemy to plant seeds of jealosy in your spirit.  I deserve more budget,Continue reading “Top 10 mistakes of 2008 – part 5”

mistake #7 “creating” chaos I love creativity, I am not that creative but I love the process.  I work hard to package my sermon series in themes that capture students attention.  I develop graphics, intro videos, and countdowns to hit home my point.  However, sometimes I have let that take priority rather than the thingsContinue reading “Top 10 mistakes of 2008 – part 4”

mistake #8 – unrealistic promises I stood from the pulpit this fall and said that I was going to hit every campus and would hit at least one campus every week during lunch.  The youth were excited and began to look for me.  The first week past and I was booked with meetings, the secondContinue reading “Top 10 mistakes of 2008 – part 3”