The first thing that happens in a leader’s life is that he is moved by something. In Nehemiah 1, we see Nehemiah accomplish something in...

Most of you know that my number one life message is to sit at the feet of our Lord Jesus by morning. Waiting on the Lord is to absorb...

Pastor Keith Hodges, from Liberty Church in Alabama, shares with us why we need to cast vision on multiple levels: Mark 10:32, “They were...

Greetings! 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. I wanted to...

Years ago, Matthew 9:35-37 made a shift in my thinking. Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues...

Key Element #1: The Master Builder has to have a design that is completely functional, even when the materials or technology to...

Pastor Keith Hodges of Liberty Church in Alabama shares what the heartbeat of leadership should be: John 3:16, “For God so loved the...

1 Corinthians 3:10, 14, “According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another...

1 Corinthians 3:10, “According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is...

Question: If increasing my leadership ability is the key to growing a healthy, life-giving church, what do I do as a pastor and/or leader...

Last month I asked the question: Who is worship for, and is God the subject or the reference of our worship DNA? Let’s now look at sound...

Some thoughts on a leadership myth from Pastor Keith Hodges at Liberty Church in Alabama: Leadership Myth: If I pray more, if I study...

When we talk about the character or DNA of the church, there is probably nothing more defining than our worship time together. Aside from...

I have the privilege of ministering in great churches and among great friends. I get to observe what we do well and what we don't. Often,...

This might not conjure up warm feelings or sentiments of thanksgiving in a church leadership meeting, but these are the things that...

Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the...

Jesus had more than a ministry--He had a plan. If great preaching and dynamic worship services would be the "thing" that, by themselves,...

March 22, 2016, I emailed you a letter of encouragement and asked you to email me your vision. The scripture exhorts you to write your...

May 19-21, I was in a NRP Regional Pastors Meeting where various aspects of vision was shared by some of our key leaders. I wish all of...

From time to time, I hear of setbacks and storms in local churches. Most pastors are under the gun, overworked and carrying too many...