A number of years ago we spent time as leaders articulating our vision as a church, what we felt God wanted Hope Church to look like. We identified the following – A growing community of people – from different backgrounds, … Read More
2020 was a challenging year. Not out of the woods yet, but there is light at end of the pandemic tunnel. There are however some positives, e.g., we have earned what is profoundly important, as so much has been taken … Read More
I have recently found several blogs from my friend Adrian Warnock very encouraging; he has walked a similar path to myself. I have shared some on my own personal Facebook page. His recent blog on racism, explaining the guilt we … Read More
More thoughts from Dan Allender God loves reluctant leaders and, even better, he loves reluctant leaders who know they are frightened, confused, and broken. In fact, he seems to have a special fondness for rebels and fools. Does God … Read More
More thoughts from Dan Allender A good leader will, in time, disappoint everyone. Leadership requires a willingness to not be liked, in fact, a willingness to be hated. But it is impossible to lead people who doubt you … Read More
Thoughts from Dan Allender I have recently been reading a book by Dan and have found some of what he says very helpful indeed. The joy of leadership The bottom line is simple: it is in extremity that you … Read More