Reflections on a 100th Birthday
L to R – Dr. Carson Pue, Evon Hedley and Dr. Steve Brown I’m just back from attending my first 100th birthday party. It’s not every day someone turns 100, and I sure wasn’t going to miss celebrating this … Continued
60 Minutes of Year-End Reflection
Christmas is once again upon us. For many leaders this special season of celebration is prime-time for strategic ministry opportunities, special events and family gatherings. However, somewhere in the midst of all this hustle and bustle, I invite and encourage … Continued
A Lesson from the 5th Inning
It was the 5th inning of Game Four of baseball’s 2015 American League Division Series. My beloved Toronto Blue Jays were up by five runs and the Texas Rangers had two outs. Though the score indicated the Jays were on … Continued
She’s Not Optional
For several decades Dr. Eddie Gibbs studied veraciously, wrote extensively and taught widely on the Church. A few years ago, Eddie made a brief sidebar comment to a class of the Arrow Leadership Program. I hope I never forget it. … Continued
Remarkable Courage
Every summer I try to take time to read at least one leadership biography. This summer I had the opportunity to read about two extraordinary leaders. First on my list was Nelson Mandela’s autobiography Long Walk to Freedom. It chronicles … Continued
Goodbye Balance…
I’m saying goodbye to balance. There, I’ve finally said it. I should have said it long ago. For years I have imagined what it would be like to live and lead in “balance”. I’ve dreamed about feelings of tranquility, accomplishment … Continued
Finding You At Your Best
This month’s To The Point has been adapted from Arrow President, Dr. Steve Brown’s new book, Leading Me – Eight Practices for a Christian Leader’s Most Important Assignment – www.leadingmebook.com What’s the greatest contribution you can make to God’s mission? … Continued
What’s Your First Ministry?
(This month’s To The Point is an excerpt from Arrow President, Dr. Steve Brown’s new book, Leading Me – Eight Practices for a Christian Leader’s Most Important Assignment – www.leadingmebook.com) Just before I left home for university, I became a … Continued
Your Most Important Leadership
(This month’s To The Point is an excerpt from Dr. Steve Brown’s new book, Leading Me – Eight Practices for a Christian Leader’s Most Important Assignment) Remember the Parable of the Sower? There was some seed that was snatched before … Continued
So What’s Your Starting Place?
(This month’s To The Point is an excerpt from Dr. Steve Brown’s upcoming spring 2015 book, Leading Me – Eight Practices for a Christian Leader’s Most Important Assignment) King David’s resume was pretty impressive. A gifted musician and poet. A … Continued