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Just Ask…

Just Ask…

This is a guest post by Kevin Owens. He serves as a key leader at The Church at Chapel Hill. He’s a father of 4, delivers wit on Twitter, and has much bigger muscles than me. Read more of his thoughts on Posterous. Great leaders share many of the same characteristics. You’ve read them or [...]

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Youth

Youth

a poem by Samuel Ullman Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep [...]

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Leadership in 140 Character Bites

Leadership in 140 Character Bites

Southeastern University’s 2010 Leadership Forum was incredibly challenging. The speaker lineup ranged from church leaders like Andy Stanley and Tommy Barnett to business masterminds like to Jim Collins and Marcus Buckingham. We even heard from the political giants, President Bush and Laura Bush. There were so many profound leadership principles and sayings that I’ll spend [...]

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The Forum Leadership Conference

This week I am immersing myself in the wisdom and leadership teachings of some of the most influential church, business, and political leaders in America, and even the world. I am attending Southeastern University’s The Forum conference. Its different from most conferences in that only 700 or so tickets are sold, as opposed to like 10,000 [...]

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What Books Have Shaped You?

What Books Have Shaped You?

I was recently asked, “As a leader, what book has shaped you the most? And why?” While several authors and their writings instantly come to mind, there is one that has impacted me more than the rest. During my undergraduate studies at Southeastern University, I had the opportunity to sit under Dr. Mark Rutland‘s teachings [...]

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Your Thoughts on Virtual Church?

Your Thoughts on Virtual Church?

Christianity Today recently published an article entitled Church … Virtually. I recommend that church leaders (and anyone interested in the debate) take 15 minutes and read it. A lot of the big names are commenting on online worship experiences. Its a good read and poses questions that all of The Church will be seeking to [...]

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I Want to Leave a Legacy

This weekend I heard a song that moved me to tears. Maybe its because I’m now a husband, a father, and a pastor. I want to leave a legacy! Performed by Brett Divine at The Church at Chapel Hill. written by Tim Simmons (<– iTunes link). What about you? What kind of legacy do you hope [...]

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Make a Monkey Out of You

Some people are at a standstill in life because of their fear of failure. Sure, they have a vision— a dream in their heart. But they are afraid to take the next step for fear that it might not work out. Is this you? You have vision for a successful business. You’ve got these great [...]

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The Forum 2009

Southeastern University (my alma mater) hosts an annual conference on leadership that is unlike any other. I’ve attended 2 consecutive years now and the speakers are top-knotch! Tickets to this event usually sell for $700 or more each. However, on September 10th-11th they will give away the 2009 teachings for FREE via a one-time-only special [...]

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Church Under Construction

In this drive-time blog Im reminded that construction can be messy and requires a great amount of patience. However, it should be viewed as a sign of growth. It is a necessary growing pain. Oh yeah, the video wasn’t intentionally that shaky. But it creatively works for a construction feel. 1) What areas of your [...]

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