A Jew, A Muslim, and A Christian Walk Into a Drinking Establishment…
…and no one can tell which is which. Sunday morning, a guy claiming to be saving more lives by his actions shot and killed Dr. George Tiller “The Baby Killer,” who has performed over 60,000 late term abortions in his career (that’s 60,000 fetuses destroyed at 22-40 weeks in which...
How Wild Should We Be In Worship?
I was having a conversation with a friend of mine yesterday who plays guitar for another friend who travels and leads worship all over the US. Among other things, we discussed how difficult it is to go from from one crowd worshippers you practically have to calm down between songs...
WGC Part 2: What is Different and Why is it Needed?
There are several conferences, classes, books, etc., etc., etc., available for church leaders looking to start fresh or add momentum. But as we all know, reading a book or sitting through a conference can only go so far in being applied to the reality of your church’s situation. Same goes...
Will Goodwin Consulting is Official! (WGC Part 1)
I’ve even got a cool logo :) But in all seriousness, I’ve had so many meetings the past couple months and have been racking my brain trying to put all the pieces together not only to whether or not there is a need out there but what I can actually...
Make the Most of Meetings (could there be a more boring blog topic?)
Okay, I’m going to admit it. I actually enjoy meetings. Some meetings. Productive meetings. Meetings where what you intended is what becomes. Knowing exactly what kind of meeting you are walking into, being prepared for whatever the expectations are, getting through as much of the agenda as possible in the time alloted, and...
Discussing Leadership vs Discipleship
I want you to understand what I’m talking about when I say leadership development in the church should be discipleship development. If you pour into someone and that person becomes a great leader, wonderful. But all you have is a great leader. You pour into someone and that person becomes...
Leadership = Discipleship?
At least that is how I look at it from the filter of church work. I’ve been reading all these books on leadership geared towards leaders in the “secular” sector and can’t help but wonder if all the church leaders out there trying to apply the same principles aren’t completely...
Saying Goodbye to Oak Leaf :(
for the last year I have worked full-time with some of the most gifted and inspiring people I have ever known. The friends and “family” I have made being on staff at a church far surpasses my experiences on staff at a school and traveling around play in all...
Lukewarm Worship Leader
Carlos Whittaker (guy who does something at Buckhead church) has got a great discussion going on over at his blog right now about what defines a worship leader who is not really living up to his title. He borrowed the theme from the pastor of Lifechurch.tv, but I prefer his...
Answers to Questions
I received an email from a fellow creative arts pastor, Andy Goswick, asking some leadership questions and I thought i’d post my replies here for all to read. Hope my answers are good. 1. What is worship to you? it is a response to something with wholehearted affection, loyalty, and...