Socrates is credited with saying, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” So with that intent, in no particular order, here’s a quick list of the moments that had the greatest influence in shaping my 2011.

1. Losing my Job

Talk about a crazy and life shaping moment! First time that’s ever happened. Note to self…let’s not do that again.

2. Joining the Sun Valley Community Church Staff

I’m thrilled to be serving as an Executive Pastor at one of the most incredible churches in America.

3. Taking my girls on their first Mission Trip to Guatemala

This trip was the catalyst for all kinds of great conversations with my 6 & 7-year-old daughters. I hope that God uses it to nurture in them a passion for the nations!

4. Celebrating 15 Years of Marriage

A week in Hawaii was the perfect way to celebrate 15 years of marriage with Lisa. I love my kids…but 7 nights with no kids was a big win!

5. A Month Long visit with my Parents

I know, sounds like a nightmare to most people. But it was great having my parents spend a month with us. They’re wonderful grandparents and gave us the opportunity to head out to Hawaii. Thanks Mom and Dad!

6. Going Multi-Site

Moving from one campus to three this year has been an incredible moment to lead through. So excited that God trusted this opportunity to us!

7. Participating in a Coaching Group

This was the first time in a while that I’ve been in a structured learning environment. Jumping in Tony Morgan’s Coaching Group has pushed me to continue to grow and develop. Thanks Tony!

8. Coaching, Consulting, and Speaking

Speaking at conference workshops, camps, consulting with churches, and providing personal coaching never gets old. I love helping churches accomplish their vision!

Question:

What were the most influential moments of 2011 for you?

KEYWORDS: evaluation, 2011, infulential moments
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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on Jan 3 12
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Most of us know exactly what it feels like to be stuck. We’ve been stuck in traffic, stuck in the wrong checkout line at the grocery store, or even stuck going to some chic-flic in an attempt to be a better husband. It’s a bad feeling…feeling stuck. And it can be unbearable when you’re leading a church that's stuck. You feel strongly that you have a clear and compelling picture from God about where the church needs to go…but…you’re stuck. No matter how hard you try it seems like you can’t get the church to move from where you are, to where you know God wants it to be. And the longer things stay stuck the more you begin to doubt the picture you think God gave you about that preferred future, or that you’re even the person to lead it there at all.

Last week I had the opportunity to sit down with author, coach, and consultant Tony Morgan and discuss this issue of “stuckness” that so many churches and leaders are facing today. In the middle of the conversation something he said really resonated with me, “Where churches typically get stuck isn’t on the vision and dream, but rather the gap between vision and ministry.” Vision alone isn’t enough. Churches get stuck on the “how.” How you are actually going to get it done and make the dream reality.

We went on to discuss his latest installment of the Leisure Suit Series, “How to Get Unstuck.” In which he unpacks the following issues that must be addressed if you’re going to move towards the dream God has placed on your heart:

1. Making the necessary changes to bring different results

2. Bridging the space between strategies and systems

3. Following God’s blueprint for accomplishing His purposes

4. Building a solid foundation

5. Avoiding an over-reliance on teaching

6. Creating a healthy system in your church

The only way to get unstuck is to start moving. Inside this e-book you’ll find all kinds of transferable principles and intentional conversations to have with your team that will help you confront reality and start moving your church towards that preferred future God has placed in your heart! I highly recommend it!

Follow this link to download your free copy of, “Hanging Up the Leisure Suit, How To Get Unstuck,” by Tony Morgan http://tonymorganlive.com/hanging-up-the-leisure-suit/

KEYWORDS: tony morgan, stuck, getting unstuck, momentum, vision, system, strategy, leisure suit
CATEGORIES: Leadership • Pastoring • Resources • General • Vision •
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Director Scott Moore is at it again. The guys at Authetikos, who brought you the riveting film “Reparando” which exposed the plight of Guatemala and the amazing Gospel work that is breaking out there, are working on their next project, “Becoming Fools.” Check out the trailer below and follow this link http://www.becomingfools.com/ to see how you can be a part of the movement…and maybe save a child’s life.  

KEYWORDS: scott moore, becoming fools, homeless, children, reparando, movie, guatemala, poverty
CATEGORIES: Missions • Pastoring • Resources • General •
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on Sep 27 11
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