I’m a big believer that we should ask far more questions than give answers. However, Seth Godin gave me something to think about–not only is it important to ask good questions, it is important to be a great “hearer” of questions. Check out his recent remarks: https://seths.blog/2019/06/but-what-is-this-question-for/ Continue reading
Author Archives: pastorkemp
Tethered Change
J. David Stephens in his book, Awakening the Church in North America, warned of the danger of “untethered change.” The term intrigued me. Whether you are a pastor, a plumber, or a parent, whether you work on an assembly line or in an office…whatever your title and position in life…you are a change-agent. However, change … Continue reading
Don’t quit!
Before you quit, go one day and try one more time. Yes, there are people who are ahead of you, but the race is not finished. Don’t quit just yet. It may be a hopeless state of affair you find yourself in. And yes, there are terminal conditions and apparently impossible situations. I get it. … Continue reading
What only you can do.
We are told by the experts that one of the characteristics of great leaders is that they maximize their time by relentlessly focusing only on those things that only they can do and delegating the other tasks to others. I get that, but one word of caution… There is a vast difference between doing what … Continue reading
Are you clear?
You have not made a good decision unto those involved in the decision are clear on why it is a good decision. Remember, your job is not done when you are at peace that you’ve made a good decision. Your job is done when those involved with the decision are at peace. Oh, and peace … Continue reading
It all started in Thunder Hawk–the first Church of God in South Dakota
What’s the internet!?
If you’ve never heard of the internet save your time and do not read this. Continue reading
