Quotes on Leadership

Tomorrow evening John Maxwell will be a part of Florida Christian College's Imagine Banquet. I you know me I am a big fan of John and I am really looking forward to hearing him speak tomorrow evening. In honor of John speaking at FCC, I thought I would share my top 10 John Maxwell quotes...

1. People and rubber bands have one thing in common; they must be stretched to be effective. 
2. People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.
3. Credibility is the most important possession of a leader.
4. Leadership development is a lifetime journey - not a brief trip.
5. To handle yourself, use your head, - to handle others, use your heart!
6. If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten!
7. Circumstances do not make what you are... They reveal what you are.
8. To go nowhere, follow the crowd!
9. Success is not accumulating possessions, wealth or power. Success is obeying God. It means having those closest to love and respect you the most.
10. Though John did not say it It is my favorite quote found in his book Leadership 101, Leadership is like being a lady, if you have to tell some one you are you are probably not! ~ Margret Thatcher

** Here is a bonus one; Leadership is Influence!

Looking forward to tomorrow evening!

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• This is my 100th Sunday Night Reflection!
• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, just saying; passionate preaching cannot be faked - excellent message today Jim!
• Derrick and the worship team put together one of the best worship sets I have heard in a long time, thank you guys!
• 10,000 reasons is one of the great worship songs of this generation!
• Want to what is in store for our future read Revelations 7:9-17 very slowly - WOW!
• Tonight I traveled with the Florida Christian College Choral Society to Havendale Christian Church; great performance and a great reception.
• I am really looking forward to Friday evening.
• Saturday's Gator's Basketball game with Louisville should be a reminder of how important it is to finish strong.
• When I read of Israel's drifting away from God, I often wonder if God's patience is growing thin with us. 
• The unexpected death of a family friend reminded me that our time on this earth is short.
• Something to Chew on; We cannot become what we need by remaining what we are ~ John Maxwell  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the Church family at River Run Brevard today.
• This church has to be one of the great turnaround churches in the state of Florida, just a few years ago they were going down for the count, but now they are thriving; Reaching out in the community, having parking problems and touching lives!
• Dan and his team are to be commended for their turnaround - Leadership makes the difference!
• Today's message focused on two people who were untouchable, one was untouchable because of sin, the other untouchable because of self-righteousness. Who do you think Jesus focused on in the message?
• Too many people today consider themselves untouchable, because they continue to carry around the sins that have been forgiven by God.
• Can you worship with reckless abandonment? This does not mean your worship is out of control, rather your worship is wholly committed to the One who is truly worthy of worship.
• Overheard this week; too many people play at their work, work at their play and play at their worship. 
• Attended Andrew Peterson's concert Friday night at Florida Christian College, When it comes to song writing Andrew's lyrics are some of the best!
• Will the American church wake up before it is too late?
• Had dinner with some dear friends Saturday, God has done an amazing job in restoring his health.
• Something to Chew on; If you are growing you are always going to be out of your comfort zone ~ John Maxwell. 

Breathe

I finally got a chance to stop and breathe, the last 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of activity for me, which has not allowed me the time to blog. My apologies to my faithful readers, here are some random thoughts from the last 2 weeks.

• I was able to spend a week with some of the most dedicated, hard working college students the first week of March as I was Tour Director for the New Creation ensemble tour.
• We traveled 750 miles, visited 6 cities and touched the lives of many people through music and drama; I had a great time.
• Well, once again I got a new favorite worship song
• My secret pal gave me a package of golf balls, I think it is time to try them out, maybe next week - hopefully!
• Just saying, Tallahassee is a nice city!
• I can see why people love to live in THE VILLAGES
• Preached in Sarasota last Sunday, there are some very gracious people at the Whitfield Christian Church, Pastor Dave is doing a great job at the church.
• When was the last time you thought about talking to someone about the greatest love story in the world?
• Saw this quote from a "linkedin" connection last week; "If you change the way you look at things , the things you look at will change." I think that is pretty good advice.
• March Madness is here, and the Gators draw a 7th seed, you gotta want it in the regular season just as much as in the tournament - just sayin'.
• I wonder how much it pains God to see his church struggle today.
• I am really looking forward to the Imagine Banquet at FCC - it is 2 weeks away, are you going?
• I have a good friend who has gone back to work after a bout with cancer - Remember, God is able!
• I have served at FCC for one year today, the past year has been one of the most rewarding years I have had in ministry - Remember, God is able!
• Here is an interesting verse to consider; Psalm 30:11
• If you are going through a difficult time this week - Remember God is able!

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great day of worship this morning, Chris you are indeed multi-talented.
• Jim did a great job reminding us our ministry is to believers, but our mission is to the world!
• Remember you are an ambassador for the King; what an incredible privilege!
• Listen, the night is coming! 
• Passionate preaching is evident; Jim preaches with great passion.
• I have had a couple of teaching opportunities this past week that have truly energized me.
• Congrats to the Florida Christian College men's basketball team, they are regional champions, on to Nationals.  
• I had dinner with a church growth consultant this past week, it is truly exciting to hear what happens when churches finally understand their mission and pursue it with reckless abandonment.
• Something to Chew on; From this morning's message ~ The first recorded words of Jesus,"I must be about my Father's business", the last recorded words on the cross, "It is finished"     

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts From an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at First Christian Church of Inverness today, fellowship dinner followed the worship service; Just so you know there are some good cooks in Inverness!
• This morning I preached on the topic; Making ripples! 
• Making ripples does not just happen, it takes a commitment  to a cause if you are going to have an impact on someone's life.
• The ultimate ripple maker had to be Jesus.
• Are you making a ripple in someone's life today? The answer is yeas, but the more important question today; Are you making a positive ripple in the life of others?
• There is nothing like preaching that both terrifies and inspires me at the same time.
• One of my good friend's grandson was baptized this morning! Way to go Larry and Hunter!
• Saw an old friend at a gas station this evening, that I have not seen in almost 7 years, you never know when you will reconnect with someone.
• Just wondering, how many people are injured filming a spot on America's Funniest Videos?
• Something to Chew on; If you're not daring to believe God for the impossible, you're sleeping through some of the best parts of your Christian life. ~ Steven Furtick   

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great message on evangelism today!
• Two methods of evangelism; Spontaneous and Planned.
• Who are you talking to about the "Good News"?
• Evangelism does not "just happen", we must be proactive if we are to share the good news of Jesus Christ.
• I was amazed at the confidence a couple displayed this week as they said good bye to their son. It is true we do not grieve like people who have no hope!
• Reflecting on 30 years of ministry this week; God has been amazing.
• Reading a lot of Dave Ramsey lately - His wisdom is needed drastically today!
• Discipline is the key to many things in this life. Unfortunately we live in a culture that wants no discipline.
• My daughter sent in her college application this past week, seems like yesterday, we were bringing her home from the hospital as a new born. Listen; Don't Blink!
• I am speaking to a group of young preachers on Thursday - I am pumped!
• Something to Chew on; The goal of a leader isn't to keep people happy, but to keep people moving, which often times makes them not happy! ~ Perry Noble