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I get an amazing opportunity. I get to coach sharp, humble and growing pastors every week. They are processing new ideas and making sense of how to best lead their congregations and staff. Occasionally I step back and ask, “What good decisions are the wise pastors...

I competed in a race at the Talladega Motor Speedway. The redneck deep in my DNA has my mullet blowing in the wind, while my arm is hanging out of the window of my lifted truck, and blasting “Sweet Home Alabama” at the mere mention of ‘Dega. But before you think I...

This past Saturday, my daughter and I went to Denver to participate in a peaceful protest against the murder of George Floyd and the mistreatment of POC all over America. As we marched around the capital, I saw that man… you know the one… he stands on the corner with...

I spend a lot of time with church leaders. Sometimes we’re sharing a meal, sipping a coffee or sitting around a fire pit. Other times we’re digging deep into their life and leadership in a coaching session. While there are several studies out there about pastors I...

A friend asked me to bike across the state of Colorado with her and her team for the annual Ride the Rockies. What?  Me?! Why?!?  Despite my first reactions, I joined the team. You can imagine that I was intimidated. What you probably don’t know is that my word for...

You’re gazing across the chasm. There’s a risk you’re considering, but you’re staring failure in the face. You’re sizing it up and wondering if it’s worth it. You want to accomplish something of meaning, but you’re feeling the weight of the risk. You have a backup...

Right Side Up Awards

Right Side Up Awards

  The Right Side up Awards hosted by Stay Forth Designs Celebrating faithful champions What we celebrate says a lot about us. And we get more of what we celebrate. At Stay Forth Designs we are trying to change the tide of Christian leadership to celebrate...

Lessons From Lyft

Lessons From Lyft

For the past three-plus years, I have spent countless hours behind the wheel of my SUV driving for Lyft. During that time, between 10,000 and 15,000 people (somehow, I lost count) have taken 4,500 rides with me. I began driving as a way to take control of my schedule...

Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap.

Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap.

We've all experienced it. You let the adrenaline down for a bit and you find your eyelids sinking low. You have a decision; to nap or not to nap.  Naps get a bad wrap in our culture. We hustle hard and hear the mantra "work harder!" running through our heads. We push...