If you’re a leader, we need you to take time to think. This week I’m in Helvoirt, the Netherlands, with about 60 leaders from a dozen nations across Western Europe. Last night John, the sponsor of this gathering, invited these busy folks to relax and enjoy taking three days away from the front lines. “Pull […]
Today we interview pastor and author John Burke, the founding pastor of Gateway Church in Austin, Texas. John has authored two other books, No Perfect People Allowed and Soul Revolution. John and I have been friends for over 40 years. His newest book, Mud and the Masterpiece, launches today. 1. As a busy pastor, what prompted you to […]
How sharp is your saw? Over 20 years ago I first encountered Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Successful People. The principles in that popular book revolutionized how I thought about life, ministry and getting things done. I had always been a pretty effective doer, but I easily ran myself into the ground when I exhausted my […]