Pastor David Anthony Clarke's Blog – April 2009 Archive (3)

Leading a turn around is off da chain...when things are actually turning around. It is not easy, but overwhelmingly rewarding when you know what to look for and know it when you see it.



I see:

1. People trying to work toward the turn around. This is pretty cool. It requires patience because as mistakes are made, they must be dealt with as learning opportunities for them and for me. Even when the level of excellence I desire to see is not there, I have to at least acknowledge… Continue

I had a very fruitful meeting with some of my key leaders tonight. There were a number of issues we discussed over a period of two hours. A little longer than I wanted it to last, but its all good. I'm learning a lot about the folks around me. Every now and then, the teacher needs to listen to those he or she is teaching in order to learn how to effectively teach them. Connections are made as we listen, learn, and love enough to keep listening.



One issue that was brought up was my… Continue

Five Leadership “Be’s” from the Resurrection

David Anthony Clarke



As I reflect on the Resurrection of Jesus, I’d like to share five “Be’s” that will make leaders worthy of honor.



1. Be true to your word.

Jesus said He would lay down His life and pick it up again (Jn. 10:17-18). That is exactly what He has done. He was true to His Word.

Say what you mean and mean what you say. Let me add one more thing: give serious thought toward the cost of… Continue