Johnny Appleseed

6 Outreach Leadership Lessons From Johnny Appleseed

John Chapman, aka the legendary “Johnny Appleseed”, was a missionary who reached out to Native Americans in the Ohio Valley in the early 1800s. He...
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Doing Outreach or Reaching Out?

When we do outreach by serving - servant evangelism (kindness outreach) - to give away bottles of water at a stoplight or clean toilets...
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Practice Man Practice!

How much practice does it take to become competent in your area of specialty? Beyond that, how much of a focus does it take...
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When Is It Time to Fight?

Yes, there is a time to fight, even when you are in the kingdom of God. There is a time to stand up for...
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The Lifespan of Generosity

The Return on a Seed It was something simple. Just a few donuts to the night shift guy and they’d be on their way....
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Will Yourself to Grow

Will yourself to grow He came across as many pastors - a caring, nurturing guy who probably holds...
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Persist- Plant Your Trees

Inspired Vision + Willingness to stick = Victory! Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you...
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Steering Clear of Vision Drift

Steering clear of vision drift “There is always a temptation to diddle around in the contemplative life, making itsy-bitsy statues.” There is always an...
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The Verb for the Year – “Persevere!”

The verb for the year - “Persevere!” If you happened to see the New Year’s Rose Parade you couldn't help but notice that the...
Elemental Churches

Are You an Elemental Leader?

Are You An Elemental Leader? Like most people on the planet, I’ve had some good bosses and some not-so-good bosses. And conversely, in my own...

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