We’ve all heard the definition of insanity: Doing the same things over and over again while hoping for different results. When obstacles obstruct mission fruitfulness, we tend to try the same old solutions and hope for change. But, as John McCain says, hope is not a strategy. Jesus called it “putting patches on old wineskins.” […]
Author: Ken
Dr. Ken Cochrum (DMin, Bethel University) is Vice President of Global Digital Strategies at Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) in Orlando, Florida. An avid cyclist and aspiring guitarist, he also holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas and a Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. He recently co-founded Indigitous.org, a movement passionate about connecting people to Jesus using digital strategies. He previously served as vice president of Cru’s student-led movements worldwide. He and his wife Ann spent 13 years in East Asia where they raised their two children. Ken blogs regularly at www.onleadingwell.com.
The Deep Roots of Win-Build-Send
From whom did you first hear the terms Win-Build-Send? A pastor? Bible study leader? CCC staff member? Dr. Bill Bright? I knew these roots ran deep, but I didn’t know how deep until I came across this story…. At the end of his first year in college, John had tired of religious nuts trying to […]
Refocus for Fresh Impact
OK, take a deep breath. Pause. Evaluate. Focus. Then let it fly. That’s leadership in action. This summer my schedule allowed me to engage in activities which differed from the usual work fare. I taught a Spiritual Leadership class for a week in Chiang Mai, Thailand, stayed home for a month straight, attended the excellent […]