by Chris Maxwell | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog
We are busy. Very busy. We are in a hurry. Always. As we rush we miss so much. A face, a voice, a life, a story. An opportunity, an event. A need. A song, a sentence, a note, a need. The multiple methods of immediately obtaining information keeps us aware of...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 8, 2017 | Blog
Meals are great times for conversations. I learn much while eating. Asking questions. Listening to answers. Discussing issues. Like various food groups, healthy dialogue can bring a variety of perspectives. Recently, my meals were very delicious. Breakfast with Philip...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 3, 2016 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life (Proverbs 4:13, NIV). How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! (Proverbs 16:16, NIV) This isn’t about knowledge and degrees and diplomas and credit...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Dear Pastors, Leadership is important. Servant leadership is the Jesus example. Follow His method. Don’t just see yourself as a typical CEO Leader. Lead, yes, but as a mentor, coach, counselor, servant. Be honored to serve as a pastor. Do not take...
by Steve Spillman | Mar 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Each year I remember. Each day I recall why I so often forget. Last month I visited Orlando – the wonderful city where the not-so-wonderful illness of encephalitis almost caused my life to end. I spoke about my time in the hospital and the long term results of that...