Husband to Natalie, father to Liliana and Gabriella, family man, undercover revolutionary, and lead pastor of house churches at Victory Church in Atlanta.
“Out of one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.”
"We crave control and applause, dipping into church like consumers and calling on God like a consultant. We want spiritual family—but pull back when it asks us to die to self. Instead we settle for curated safety, quick success, and the illusion of control."
A transformational mentoring experience requires good chemistry within the relationship, a generous spirit in the mentor, and a disciplined work ethic in the one mentored. https://t.co/2lQCYGbkPn via @danreiland
When pressure rises margin decreases, and any of us can become an easy target for pressure-related temptations. https://t.co/voDnVh2ygU via @danreiland
Friends, Passover is coming, and this is a reminder today that anything that tastes bitter in your life right now is preparing you for sweet blessings in the future.
Developing resilience in our character to bounce back from setbacks and seeking to grow from our sufferings is part of what brings meaning and beauty to ministry. This is not a morbid idea, it is the example Jesus set before us. https://t.co/iPp2A6sIwU via @danreiland
I find myself reminding both myself and others of this model of Jesus—to structure our lives in such a way that we invest in a few people's lives as he did. It may appear to yield a small and slow return, but the fruit is generational!
Pastors, this new year:
Focus more on who you want people to become in Christ rather than what you want them to do. When people fall in love with Jesus, they’re going to be more likely to engage in corporate teaching and worship.
In this conversation, Eb highlights the tragic epidemic of untapped talent in organizations. What do you think: What percentage of companies fail to unleash the full potential of their people?
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