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Where Do I Add The Most Value?
By Casey Ross, Director of Ministry Services, Browns Bridge Community Church The church needs different kinds of leaders. It needs leaders that are good at leading teams of people. It needs leaders that come up with ideas. It needs leaders that are good at accomplishing tasks. It needs leaders that know how to effectively lead worship. [...]
Continue reading...The Daily Vision Test
27. May 2010
By Jeff Henderson, Campus Pastor of Buckhead Church When I worked in the marketing department at Chick-fil-A, one of the questions we asked Owners/Operators was: “What are you doing today to build your business?” Not yesterday. Not last month. Or last quarter. Today. It’s a great question because it underscores the daily need to stay focused on the [...]
Continue reading...Inviting Others To Accomplish The Mission
28. April 2010
By Casey Ross, Director of Ministry Services, Browns Bridge Community Church
I spent the first seven years of my full-time ministry working with students. I look back on those years with many great memories and amazement at the great things God was able to accomplish. But I also look back on those years with some frustration. I worked in good churches with talented people and saw exciting results, but I felt like I was hired to fulfill a function. No one invited me to be part of the mission.
Asking the Right Questions
7. April 2010
I have a friend I spend a lot of time with, but he doesn’t know me. If you asked him what was going on in my life, he would have a hard time answering. The reason is simple; he doesn’t ask questions. I know all about him. I could tell you about his hopes and dreams, because when we’re together, I ask him questions. And that simple tale of a somewhat disinterested friend embodies a valuable principle.
Continue reading...Collaboration
8. March 2010
By Casey Ross, Director of Ministry Services, Browns Bridge Community Church
As a younger leader, I oftentimes led by myself, even though I had bosses, peers, and volunteers working around me. I felt like it proved I was a leader. I processed information and made decisions in isolation. And it actually worked most of the time. But just because it worked did not mean it was the right way to lead.
Numbers Versus Stories
8. February 2010
By Casey Ross, Director of Ministry Services, Browns Bridge Community Church
My wife and I have been doing Boot Camp twice a week for the past year and a half. I’ve never dreaded something I love so much. Well, actually I love the feeling of finishing it each time. I feel such a sense of accomplishment. Most importantly, I feel healthier and stronger. Well, I did.
Two Questions About Your Development
25. January 2010
By Casey Ross, Director of Ministry Services, Browns Bridge Community Church
Deep in the heart of every leader is a desire to become a better leader. Even if you don’t have a plan, you have the desire. I break down my development into three areas: spiritual, personal, and leadership. There’s no finish line in these areas. I want to be growing in each area at all times, although from time to time I do lean heavily into one area.
Music Matters
4. January 2010
Before I was a pastor, I was a rock star. There is perhaps some debate in the Greater Atlanta area as to whether I ever attained “rock star status,” but that’s neither here nor there. I was in a band. I was a musician. We released a cassette tape. It’s been years since I picked up an instrument, [...]
Continue reading...The Missing Piece of Your Development
7. December 2009
I have a long way to go as a husband, dad, leader, coworker, boss, friend . . . you name it. That’s why I have to take my development seriously. Over the years, I’ve used different methods to try to become better. I’ve read books and blogs and articles, attended conferences, met with others, taken classes, and listened to podcasts (and even cassette tapes back in the day). All of those can be very valuable.
Continue reading...The Benefit of the Doubt
1. December 2009
"I can't believe he did that again!" "Are you kidding me? What were they thinking when they bought that?" Do you find yourself having conversations like this in your head when you hear things that just don't make sense to you? I know I do and it happens more than I care to admit.
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17. June 2010
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