Influence

The mission of God requires that believers leverage their lives for His glory. – Willis/Coe, Life on Mission-Joining the Everyday Mission of God

Perspectives

Building Blocks and Roadblocks of Influence

We all have the potential of influence. Influence is defined as a person or thing with the capacity or power to have an effect on someone or something. God wired us for influence. This influence is of God, not of ourselves. He transforms us, equips us, empowers us and positions us to serve Him. In […]

Beyond “Black Hawk Down”

On October 3, 1993, 123 elite American Rangers and Delta Force soldiers were inserted onto the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia. What should have been a routine mission to capture two top lieutenants of a local warlord became a mission gone bad. By the following day, 19 Americans and over a thousand Somalian civilians and militia […]

Josh McCown: On A Mission

Josh McCown, NFL quarterback, signed to play with the Cleveland Browns in 2015. It was his 10th team in a career spanning 14 years. He begins his story with, “You dream what [life as an NFL quarterback] would be like…” BUT his story plays out with, “This thing is going a lot different than I […]

Ben Watson (NFL) Speaks Up

Ferguson, Missouri, was aflame–not only buildings and cars, but also peoples’ emotions and reactions. The nation watched for months in the summer and fall of 2014, as anger alternately simmered and erupted over the shooting of Michael Brown on August 9th. Commentary flowed from all corners of the country. Every form of mass media scrambled […]

The Impact of an Encourager

During Stann Leff’s successful career in the corporate world, God was shaping him for a unique ministry of encouraging pastors and ministry leaders. What was woven into his life during his business years is now a primary focus in “retirement” years. The story in Stann’s words… What a special privilege it is to share my […]

Advancing by Retreats

Business partners Joe Haddad and Nick Dadas, along with Nick’s father George and Nick’s brother George, Jr., are the kind of men who shared spiritual resources with each other. They sought to learn, to grow, to expand their faith. But, they wanted something that offered more than the blogs, articles and coaching programs…something that would […]

The Hunt for Real Significance

In 2017, Jay Whitmer was cruising along in the business world. He was recognized as a leading financial analyst for institutional investors, a speaker at national and international trade conferences, a founding partner of Cleveland Research and an advisor to leaders in multiple industries as President of Market Research. Then came the signs of some […]

Cancer Launched a Ministry

No one would have charted this journey by their own design. It can be best described as God’s providential design. Jim Risk, a two-time cancer survivor, has been the volunteer Ministry Coordinator for the Cancer Support Group (CSG) at a non-denominational church in NE Ohio for about 10 years. I asked Jim a few questions […]

A Journey From Business to Chaplaincy

God has a unique way of moving a man into ministry. It often begins with a desire and then unfolds with several encouraging markers along the way. Mike Bethel’s journey began as a mechanical engineer. Over time a desire to transition from business to ministry persisted. He can point to a Friday when he prayed […]

Writing Your Personal Testimony

Our personal testimony is one of the evangelistic tools God uses most often in ministry. Chuck Swindoll writes: The skeptic may deny your doctrine or attack your church but he cannot honestly ignore the fact that your life has been changed. He may stop his ears to the presentations of a preacher and the pleading […]

Finishing Strong – Bill Newton Message

Bill Newton has an impressive resume, from U.S. Naval Academy Scholastic All-American in football to decorated Viet Nam pilot to successful entrepreneur. More than from his accomplishments, Bill draws from God’s hard lessons in the business world to challenge men on what it takes to finish strong in the Christian life.

Finishing Strong – Study Booklet

Most runners leave the starting gate with a hearty surge of energy and enthusiasm. It takes more than a good start to finish strong. The same is true of the Christian life. This study booklet by Bill Newton addresses several factors needed to finish strong in our walk with God and service to Him.

A Journey From Poverty to Provider

Hal Donaldson is not a household name, which is probably OK with him. But his story is remarkable. His journey is an example that God in His providence uses the circumstances and relationships of our past to shape the way He will use us in the future. Hal’s young years were marked by crisis, loss […]

A Conversation With Coach Steve Hagen

Steve’s career has involved more than coaching football – he influences men. He has coached football for 38 years, including a dozen colleges and 11 years in the NFL (Browns and Jets). Add to his resume a stint on the staff of FCA, a crossover to coaching executives as a John Maxwell Certified coach, trainer and […]

INFLUENCERS – In His Service

God redeemed us for His purposes. He has orchestrated events, circumstances and relationships for our good and His glory. He has shaped, gifted and positioned us to serve in His Kingdom. What He has done in us in the past has connection to how He will work through us in the future. Most believers want […]

Tony Dungy Speaks on Influence

Tony Dungy is more than a Super Bowl winning coach, a leader of men, a sports analyst and a best-selling author…he is an influencer. He makes decisions concerning his career, time and opportunities in terms of where God could best use him to influence people’s lives. He motivates others to use their God-given platform to […]

DISTRACTIONS

We cannot ignore the critical issues of our day, from politics to COVID-19 to racial conflict to the economy. Unfortunately, they have filled the air with anger, fear, accusation, weariness, apathy and frustration. The result is that we can be DISTRACTED from living and relating in a Christ-like manner. In this video, a panel of […]

TRAVIS HAFNER – Flourishing in the 2nd Chapter

Travis Hafner Travis was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 31st round of the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft. He was a designated hitter and first baseman for the Rangers (2002), Cleveland Indians (2003-2012) and New York Yankees (2013). His remarkable career was filled with awards and records along with the disappointments of injuries and […]