One of my favorite topics to speak on is the principle of overflow. In my training, I use a pitcher to represent God and everything that he wants to pour into us and a glass to represent our lives. I...
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Leader's Heart-Overflow
The Brazil Cell-Church Conference: What I Learned … #4 – Keep Trusting God
When life is safe and comfortable, there is no real need to trust God. That's as true for your small group, your church, and your family as it is for you personally. It's when you step out of your comfort...
Leader's Heart-Overflow
The Brazil Cell-Church Conference: What I Learned … #3 – Burnout Is Universal
Robert Lay, holding up my book, The Pocket Guide to Burnout-Free Small Group Leadership, translated into Portuguese Brazilian leaders deal with burnout. When I was first asked to speak on the topic of leader burnout in Brazil, I was surprised....
Small Group Leaders
The Brazil Cell-Church Conference: What I Learned … #2: Community Is Not All It Should Be (even in Brazil)
It's been a couple weeks since returning from my trip to Brazil, training cell pastors and leaders at two conferences. Yesterday, I shared the first of some of my discoveries from my trip: Community Is a Way of Life in...
Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
The Brazil Cell-Church Conference: What I Learned … #1: Community Is a Way of Life for Brazilians
In March, my son Dru and I traveled to Brazil where I had the privilege of training cell-church pastors, coaches, and leaders at two conferences. The first three days I led five sessions in Manaus, which is in the north...
Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
Brazilian Community: What We in the US Can Learn
My son Dru and I arrived in Manaus, Brazil yesterday and today we have been able to get out around the city a little. This is a beautiful place and very warm, friendly people. I've been told by many before...