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Quotes From Craig Groeschel – Catalyst Atlanta 2018

Catalyst Live Blog 2018

Craig Groeschel is presenting at the 19th annual Catalyst Leadership conference. He’s the pastor of one of the fastest growing churches in the United States and is introducing new technology into the church world.

1. I want to speak to the hearts of amazing leaders.

2. I am God’s masterpiece.

3. Can you imagine that before you were born, God had divine assignments for you?

4. There is no better time in history than right here, right now with the talents He has put into you.

5. The fastest way to kill something special is to compare it to something else.

6. You can love your ministry, you can love your church… Then you see Pastor Steven Furtick’s church.

7. Comparing makes you feel either superior or inferior. Neither one honors God.

8. I came today to talk to those who are real.  Read more...

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Fully Alive Leadership – Andy Stanley Quotes At Catalyst Atlanta 2018

Catalyst Live Blog 2018

Today, I’m live blogging from the 19th annual Catalyst Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. For Andy Stanley’s session, I will be sharing impactful leadership quotes he’s sharing.

1. You will only remain fully alive as a  leader if you ignore the imposter shepherds.

2. The imposter always wants something from those they lead.

3. Certainty is not my shepherd.

4. Sometimes you have to lead without all the information.

5. I don’t have to have everything figured out before I lead out.

6. There are times you’re going to have to step out when you don’t have all of the information.

7. The quest for certainty is draining.

8. If you wait until you’re sure, you may never do anything.

9. I have not been called to be certain. I have been called to love.

10. Insecurity will eventually lead you to dishonesty.  Read more...

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Live Blogging From Catalyst Atlanta

It’s that time of year again. The color of the leaves are changing, the air is getting crisper, and one of the best leadership conferences is happening.

Catalyst Atlanta is happening October 4th and 5th, 2018 and I’ll be there to share with you many of the great leadership insights. Speakers for Catalyst this year include:

  • Andy Stanley
  • Tyler Perry
  • Dr. Caroline Leaf
  • Chip Heath
  • Devon Franklin
  • Craig Groeschel
  • Christine Caine
  • Ian Morgan Cron
  • and many more

I hope you’ll join me over the next couple of days as I live blog one of the best leadership conferences around. I always walk away with profound insights into leadership and the church. My hope is you will as well.  Read more...

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What Kind Of A Leader Do You Want To Be? – Live Blogging Catalyst West 2018 Danielle Strickland

Live Blogging From Catalyst West 2018

Today, I’m live-blogging from the Catalyst West conference in Irvine, California. Throughout today and tomorrow, I will be sharing leadership insights from the best and the brightest in the church and business world.

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Danielle Strickland loves Jesus and loves people. She is the author of 5 books. And she is also an Officer at the Salvation Army.

In the movie Hercules, one of Hercules’ men covered a bloody wound and told him to never, ever let them see you bleed.

Yet look at the most courageous, valiant man ever: Jesus. He hung on a cross and let the world see the Him bleed. He left the splendor of Heaven to come to earth.

Jesus was the anti-Hercules. The Hercules myth is the anti-Jesus. Jesus is the definition of courage.

We spend our lives trying to avoid our own humanity. We pick up swords and pretend to be great.  Read more...

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Stop Waiting – Bishop W.C. Martin Live Blogging Catalyst West

Live Blogging At Catalyst West 2018

Today, I’m live-blogging from the Catalyst West conference in Irvine, California. Throughout today and tomorrow, I will be sharing leadership insights from the best and the brightest in the church and business world.

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Bishop W.C. Martin is an adoption advocate and pastor fo Bennett Chapel Baptist Church. He’s also the author Small Town, Big Miracle.

Clay Scroggins had the opportunity to interview W.C. Martin.

C) Where are you from?

W) I’m from Possum Trot, TX. The one on the other side of Coonville.

C) How long have you been there?

W) I’ve been pastoring there for about 30 years.

C) Give us two or three interesting things about Possum Trot?

W) We have no McDonalds. But we have possums, raccoons, and more.

C) What is the name of your church?

W) Bennet Chapel Church.  Read more...