Orange Conference 2013 kicked off today and I have to say that I am pretty excited about it! If you’re not familiar, Orange is a family ministry strategy responsible for a huge paradigm shift in many churches. I highly recommend you read up on it. The organization behind it provides an incredible set of resources, […]
Hydrate Conference, Day 3
The last day of Hydrate Conference came with a focus on the heart of a leader. Every speaker shared personal growth experiences that were transformational to their leadership. Here are the main points from sessions with Brian Hunter, Kevin Lloyd, and Shawn Lovejoy. Brian Hunter (Mountain Lake Church & ChurchPlanters.com) Be a quitter. Many of […]
Hydrate Conference, Day 2B
We’ve finished up Day 2 at Hydrate and it has been very encouraging to hear the conversations taking place around every session. Jonathan Martin and Bill Isaacs provided plenty to talk about as they challenged leaders to stand with Christ and live a life that honors God. Here are the points that I found most […]
Hydrate Conference, Day 2A
Day 2 of Hydrate Conference is only halfway through but it already filled with inspiring content. So far we have heard from Craig Groeschel, Shannon Chapman, and Travis Johnson. Check out their main points below… Craig Groeschel (LifeChurch.tv) – There is a big difference between trying to succeed for God’s reasons and trying to succeed […]
Hydrate Conference, Day 1
This evening marked the beginning of Hydrate Conference in Augusta, GA. The conference was designed for young leaders within the Church of God denomination to join together for leadership and strategic development. I”ll take time over the next three days to share the points that most resonate with me. The conference opened with Marty Baker (Stevens […]
Trading Frustration for a Different Focus
Leaders can easily become frustrated by issues outside of their control. A focus on the wrong things results in three certain outcomes. My latest article on TonyMorganLive.com explains these three outcomes along with a better alternative. Check it out here and let me know what you think!
Take the Lid Off Your Church
“_____________ begins at the top.” . It’s a common phrase spoken with a few variations. Feel free to insert “vision”, “values”, “culture”, “change”, or any other characteristic that defines your organization. The fact is, everything that your church is and does is an outflow of the people who lead at its highest point. Having the […]
“Change takes time”
“Change takes time” may be the most often used excuse for never actually changing anything. By referencing a single goal in the distant future, the path from here to there remains ambiguous and large strides are always said to be coming but never actually made. It is true that large-scale change may take several years. But […]
5 Ways to Identify Church Politics from Strategy
Organizations find direction from either strategy or politics. Each is the enemy of the other. A church with strategy ensures that all programs and events work seamlessly together to move it toward a clear vision. A church that lacks strategic direction leaves team members no choice but to set their own individual objectives. This mix […]
Good Ideas Don’t Last Forever
Every idea has a shelf life. My latest contribution to TonyMorganLive.com offers three important questions to help you determine which of your methods have expired and how to move forward. Check it out here and let me know your thoughts!