Everybody says they want to grow. Whether it's at the start of a new year with fresh resolutions or when the pain of not changing becomes greater than the change itself, the desire for growth is in most people. But having the desire to grow and knowing how to grow are...
I once heard somebody say that a leader never has two good days in a row. There’s probably a lot of truth to that statement. Like a roller coaster, leadership has a tendency to jerk your emotions from one extreme to another. Perhaps the emotion that raises its ugly...
Hiring staff is both an exciting and a nervous process. This reality is compounded when it’s your very first hire. The pressure to get it right is undeniable. Here are a few things to consider when making your first hire. 1. Establish a Hiring Process from the...
When a church or organization is just starting out, leaders usually want to know, “Who should I hire first?” Truthfully, there’s not one right answer to this question. There are too many variables at play to have a one-size-fits-all solution. There is a process you...
What do culture-shaping leaders do? It's no secret that leaders use their influence to mobilize people toward a vision or a goal. But what exactly do leaders do who want to leverage their influence to shape culture? The book of Nehemiah describes the devastation of...
Deep within the heart of every leader is a dream to make a better tomorrow. Whether it's through a church, non-profit, business, or global cause, leaders aren't content for the world to stay the same. However, leaders are also keenly aware of the need to inspire...
In a recent post, I shared insights from the book of Jeremiah about how to Transform Cities. Cities are amazing hubs of cultural influence. Today I'd like to address the issue of capturing a dream for your city. There's perhaps no greater example of capturing a dream...
At 7 City Church, we have said since our launch that our vision is to see cities transformed by inspiring community and influencing culture. Cities are extraordinarily influential in our world today. They are the cultural hubs of society. In fact, the 40 largest...
One year ago we planted a church in the downtown/west 7th/cultural arts district of Fort Worth, Texas. Planting 7 City Church was an adventure. I’m a naturally driven leader, but I’ve never worked so hard in my life. We just celebrated our one-year anniversary (here’s...