“A hardness to change reveals a hardness of heart.”

“Repentance is a softening of ones heart and a realigning of ones affections.”

“Change is inevitable! Repentance is the Christian constant!”

“Coachable people seek out those who speak truth to them, even if it is a painful truth, because it protects them and it makes them a better person and leader.”

“No man is exempted from the subtle deception of doctrinal drift – the man of God expects this temptation.”

“Our enemy attacks the conscience little by little seeking to wear us down and then wears out a leader's resolve to fight the good fight.”

“Every leader will hit a series of plateaus in their lives. The key is not to say there, because settling on a plateau can easily lead to an elongated season of comfort. Being comfortable is one of the leader's worst enemies”

“When a leader is at their limit the last thing they want to hear is that they need to change even more. Maintaining good rhythms of rest, exercise and fun create more energy for a leader to be willing and open for change.”

“Rest and comfort are two different things. Rest is a planned temporary time to refresh and refocus the leader. Comfort is when you settle into unproductive routines and accept satisfactory or unsatisfactory results.”

“Missional leaders understand the power of connecting relationally in their community through personal networking.”

“Even Satan can quote scripture out of context why are we surprised when men do it.”