Leaders make life better. They believe and develop. They identify giftedness and call it out. Leaders leave the works and others better as a result of their presence, And they influence those they love. But for whatever reason, a lot of us run away from it. This makes me angry for you, one of our […]

Tricia, you mentioned Ohio. But where in Ohio are you going?   When are you coming?   What's the story, and can we come? Here's the story, my friends. I am traveling to Ohio this weekend for a women's retreat in a Cleveland hotel, sponsored by the unbelievably gracious women of West Hill Baptist Church. […]

Yesterday, I received a group text with 10-12 recipients.  The sender is a young, fresh thinker, one whom I deeply respect as a person, an artist and a leader. Here's what it said: An Experiment in Group Texting While I do know each of you personally, you may not know each other.  So let me […]

There's a leadership theory called The Bus Test. If the leader were hit by a bus, are there enough leaders and strategists and problem solvers in place so the ministry (or organization) can continue effectively? It's the idea of building a strong leadership team, recruiting and mobilizing volunteers, so the ministry doesn't become a one-man […]