Thoughts from Pastor Steven

Archive for April, 2008

Lead less

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

I can’t stop thinking about this lately:
Is it possible that the key to Elevation’s continued growth lies in my ability to lead less?
To spend less of my time executing and almost all of it empowering?
I’m not talking about passive or nebulous leadership.  It will always be my responsibility (and my passion, and my honor) to [...]

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Compulsive Creativity

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

I envy preachers who are able to approach creativity as a science. I really do. I have friends who prepare sermons the same exact way every single week. They study at the same times, in the same setting, organizing thoughts in the same sequence…that must be nice!
I’ve tried to emulate this approach, [...]

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Me and My Worship Leaders

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Recently I sat with all of our worship leaders at Elevation and asked the question, “What are the keys to creating a worship ministry that is in line with the vision of the church and the senior pastor?”
Senior Pastors, you might want to grab your worship team and gather around. Worship Leaders, I think [...]

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I love my blog…I hate my blog

Friday, April 25th, 2008

I have a love/hate relationship with my blog.  I’m pretty committed to posting no less than 4 times a week, usually 5.  And I try to post stuff of substance, the best I can.   Sometimes it’s a very energizing outlet for me.  It gives me a platform to flesh out ideas in a different way [...]

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