Tag Archives: Leadership

Help! Our Community Is Changing! (Part 2)

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith (c) 1999 In part 1 we discussed the rise and decline of the urban church. We ended our Somewhere between the birth and the death of the local church selfishness took center stage, replacing self-sacrifice. … Continue reading →

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The Christian Atheist – A MUST Read!

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Craig Groeschel has written a book called The Christian Atheist – and I believe it is a MUST read for all who call on Jesus. The Christian Atheist is quite an eye-catching title – one that seeks to encourage us … Continue reading →

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The Paralysis of Fear

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

(Names have been changed to protect privacy.) (c) 1999 Dr. Matthew Lee Smith Every eagle leader knows the fear that comes when someone says, “I need to speak with you,” in that certain tone of voice. “What did I do … Continue reading →

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Mutual Accountability

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith PhD One of the key secrets to great growth – individually and corporately – is the issue of accountability and the change that comes from it. In fact, when we evaluate based on  the core … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot vs. Microwave Leaders

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

By Dr. Matthew Lee Smith As I walk down the aisle at the grocery store each month I become more and more amazed at the way the ‘heat and serve’ section grows. Just a few moments in the microwave and … Continue reading →

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Philosophy of Ministry Directions (Part 1)

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Knowing where you’re going is more important than going. If there is no specific goal or place where one is headed, it really doesn’t matter if you are going anywhere or doing anything. Motion without direction is delusion. As we … Continue reading →

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Questions the New Year Brings

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith As the new calendars go up, we all feel something refreshing about ‘being done with’ the last year. Whether it was a year of incredible accomplishment or terrible hardships, a fresh calendar can breath new … Continue reading →

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Do Not Fear!

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Feel free to forward this to a friend! After four members of my family turned 40, we found out how much the kids had picked up on their trepidation. The day before my niece’s ninth birthday, she observed, “Tomorrow I’ll … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stay Where You Aren’t Wanted!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Feel free to forward this to a friend! Parking spaces near our seaside cottage are at a premium, and the street is often crowded with cars. One day our neighbor put up a sign: “No Parking Here.” Later he added … Continue reading →

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Fear or Faith?

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Feel free to forward this to a friend! “We can either be driven by fears or governed by fear. Fear-driven lives are out of control. Fear-governed lives are surrendered to the everpresent supervision and companionship of the Lord of all.”  … Continue reading →

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