Category: Life Thoughts
Update with David & Liz
It’s been about 10 months since I have posted on Impel. From a blogger’s perspective, that’s a great strategy if you want to create a virtual ghost town. But, in all seriousness, Liz and I have been taking some time to refocus, pray and seek God for our next steps. The last few months Liz [...]
10 Things I’ve Learned from My Mentor, Earl McClellan
Every leader should be mentored and not just by one person, but by several people that lead in a specific field or in their life journey and leadership development. I want to share a few things I’ve learned from my mentor of almost 10 years, Earl McClellan. He serves as an executive pastor at Shoreline [...]
The Test of Time
First, the test of time reveals the quality of our work and how it will stand over time. It also reveals how we walk through different seasons in life. Ecclesiastes 3:1, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” The test of time gives credibility to your past, but it [...]
Same-Church or Different-Church Dating Relationships by Elizabeth Podgurski
Disclaimer: “At the time I wrote this piece, David and I where in the dating stage of our relationship. Now, we are in the engagement stage and very excited how God has blessed our relationship. During the dating stage, we frequently discussed about church culture and the impact it can have on Same-church and different-church [...]
Recalibrate – Living on Purpose by Cheryl Luke
Have you ever spent a considerable amount of time searching for something valuable? You can recall having it in your possession, yet for some reason, you are unable to uncover what you’ve done with it? Maybe you’ve tried to identify or connect with something that clearly belongs to you. It is in your possession. You [...]
Scandalous Grace
Second chances in life and leadership can often be viewed as scandalous. But, if you study the Bible, the message of Grace is scandalous. I mean just think about, without the act of radical grace in our lives we would have no second chances. Without the act of love and grace, why would churches be [...]
When Failure Speaks the Loudest by Tony Fetchel
As I sat down to check my email, I was amazed to see I had received an email from John. He was reaching out to me, now living in another country, to forgive me. He had read my blog and read some things I had to say and was corresponding with me to communicate to [...]
Ministry and Mt. Everest
“I felt like quitting, but I just kept going.” Do these words sound familiar? These are words that ministry leaders have uttered many times – the key word is BUT! When you feel like you are at your end, and you can’t keep going – that’s when you KEEP GOING! Bill Wilson, of Metro Ministries, [...]
Leadership Lessons I’ve Learned from Jack Bauer
Tonight on May 24, 2010, the whole world stood still and watched the series finale of 24. I’ve followed this series these last 8 years and wanted to highlight some leadership lessons I’ve learned from watching Jack Bauer. Jack never quits on his mission. Why should you quit on yours? Jack is trustworthy. Do people [...]
Get Over It by Stacy McVane
My favorite leadership expert is John C. Maxwell. In his book, “Failing Forward,” he says that in order to move forward you have twenty-four hours to get over successes and failures. I have experienced getting stuck in the successes and failures. I also understand it’s time to get over the successes and failures and move [...]
What Are You Influencing?
Look at the girl dancing. And, then watch her energy and passion. It only takes one person to influence many. Watch how her dancing and passion spreads throughout the crowd. What is your life influencing? This is great visual aid to remind us how each life can influence thousands of people. Live your life with [...]
Leaders On The Shelf by Lahoma Dade
Have you ever wondered what to do with the dream that is in your heart? Sometimes I think about things and today, I was thinking about a “shelf life.” You know as you go in the cabinet and you pull something off the shelf. If you are anything like me, you have to check the [...]
There Has To Be More Than This?
Every now and then, I catch myself asking this question, “there has to be more than this?” More of what you ask? More of His presence, more of His word, more life, more anointing, more power, and deeper community with my relationships. Often times I get real tired of surface ministry, superficial relationships and watered [...]
7 Elements of Student Ministry Directing by Stacy McVane
Communication and relationships are the most important aspect of any church organization. Developing great relationships across the entire church staff, and not just within your department is crucial to the vision. In order to have unity and continue to stick to the vision of Shoreline Church – Unveiling God’s Love, I must be able to [...]
Remembering The Mission of Christmas
What is the Mission of Christmas? Christmas is not about getting; it’s about giving. It’s not about presents; it’s about people. It’s not about tradition; it’s about the heart. But, most of all, it’s about Jesus, who gave the greatest gift for all of humanity: Love. We live in a consumer culture where everything evolves [...]
