He was the best ever. Enjoy. “Good coaching is based purely in leadership… a positive example… and instilling respect in your players.” “Knowledge is not enough to get desired results. You must have the more elusive ability to teach and to motivate. This defines a leader; if you can’t teach and you can’t motivate, you…
Guest Post by Brian Jones Flick: Are you kidding? Stick my tongue to that stupid pole? That’s dumb! Schwartz: That’s ’cause you know it’ll stick! Flick: You’re full of it! Schwartz: Oh yeah? Flick: Yeah! Schwartz: Well I double-DOG-dare ya! Ralphie as adult: [narrating] NOW it was serious. A double-dog-dare. What else was there but…
I found an article on Evangelism.net and it actually focuses on how to get new believers involved in evangelism. However, to me, the list could apply to anyone who is a leader in ministry. 1.) Be an example—people are watching what you do, and they tend to pay more attention to what you do than what…
In the Relational Outreach class that we offer, we often talk about how asking questions is the key to being a good evangelist. Deep questions uncover worldviews, expose a person’s heart, and allow an open, two-way dialogue to take place. As I read this blog entry from Kevin DeYoung, I was also reminded how asking questions can just…
I have a doctorate in anger – not earned but an honorary one (or as one of my friends says “a dishonorary one”). I told the story of my journey to the awarding of this honor in the Adult Sunday School class I co-teach with Palmer Trice at Church at Charlotte. I concluded my story with…
Awhile ago, I stepped out toward the fulfillment of a dream. After years of work, lots of prayer, and hope in God that he would do great things, He didn’t. At least that is what it seemed. As the reality of my unmet hopes unveiled, I went through several reactions. At first, I felt foolish, exposed…
This was a 2-part series by Mike Breen and you can them here: Part 1 and Part 2. Below are some excerpts I found particularly provoking: So what is the engine of the church? Discipleship. I’ve said it many times: If you make disciples, you will always get the church. But if you try to…
Below is a guest post from Ryan Kendall: “There are many thoughts that go through a Christian athlete or coach’s mind during competition. I can remember many times after losses as a coach, I felt about as low as any time in my life. I can also remember the first college game I coached and…
What are your big rocks? This is a question we frequently ask each other around Cede Sports. The question is based on an illustration I heard several years ago. Rather than explain it, why don’t you watch this 3 minute video which shows it. The professor uses golf balls instead of big rocks. If he…
Anne Rice is a novelist known for writing books about vampires that have sold 100 million copies. She made a very public profession of her conversion to Christianity in 1998. Recently she declared she was quitting Christianity. In a posting on her Facebook page, she said, “I remain committed to Christ as always but not…