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Last Sunday I got to celebrate a birthday. Every year, the Sunday following Easter is the anniversary of 801South’s launch. At the party this past weekend, many people shared a “Happy Birthday” or “Congratulations” with me throughout the morning. I got a sense that there is still a genuine excitement as 801South has grown into…
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I graduated from seminary in 2006 and was shortly thereafter appointed to my first church as the Minister of Business and Administration. (I bet you didn’t even know that business and administration had to be ministered to!) Seriously, how fancy does that title sound? At 24 years of age, I was really into titles. I…
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We all carry an innate desire to be part of a purpose bigger than ourselves. Even if we don’t have the language to verbalize it, nor the self-awareness to realize that our deepest struggles are the search to fulfill this desire, we long to be part of a movement that is making a difference in this world. The fight with…
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What the data’s telling us about the rapid change in the makeup of our country is fascinating.
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The evidence of God’s faithfulness is demonstrated by these two friends with whom I get to share life in this season.
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Do you value a commitment to excellence in your organization?
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Several weeks ago I was having coffee with a friend who was trying to think through how to best lead a direct report on his leadership team. As he shared his situation and asked if I had any experience that might be helpful to him, I was reminded of a lesson I have learned the…
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Our recent Move Toward The Mess series at 801South moved me in way that was completely unexpected. I knew that I was looking forward to people hearing the stories of God changing lives through the organizations with whom we partner, but the way that these stories have resonated within me has been challenging and encouraging,…
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Do you have a problem with consistency? I know I do. I often do not do what I know is best and even when I do, it is not in any kind of predictable pattern. Whether it’s working out, sleeping, or how I respond to disappointment, consistency is vital. I want to be more consistent and…
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I could be wrong, but the more I look at the reality of our local churches, the more I see a need for doing church in an entirely new way coming sooner rather than later. I have the great honor and opportunity to lead a community of people who do church much differently than how…
Five Minutes of Encouragement 