tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71499542024-03-07T14:02:40.989-05:00The Leadership BlogJoshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comBlogger325125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-56328881534587816862008-10-16T08:35:00.005-04:002008-10-21T09:44:48.086-04:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Pete HisePete Hise
Bio
Pete Hise, a native New Yorker, is the Founding and Lead Pastor of Quest Community Church in Lexington, Kentucky. Over the last 9 ½ years, Quest has seen almost 5,000 people come to Christ and has been named the 44th Fastest-Growing Church in the U.S. with over 3,300 in attendance.
Pete gave his life to Christ on November 12, 1982 and has been completely transformed by the love ofJoshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1125919188006737942008-10-01T19:00:00.002-04:002008-10-01T07:41:07.535-04:00The Growing Leadership Blog Interviews ListHere's the 70+ Great leaders & pastors that I've had the opportunity to interview!Dr. Neil T. Anderson - Discipleship Counseling MinistriesMark Batterson - National Community ChurchJohn Bishop - Living Hope ChurchGreg Boyd - Woodland Hills Church Brian Boyle - West Ridge ChurchDave Browning - Christ the King Community ChurchBob Buford - Leadership NetworkRudy Carrasco - Harambee Christian Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-32769208586667412982008-09-15T09:42:00.003-04:002008-09-16T16:06:16.554-04:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Rod LoyRod LoyBio: Rod Loy is Senior Pastor of First Assembly of God, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Under his leadership, First Assembly has seen significant growth in all areas including missions, attendance and outreach. His wife Cindy and two boys, Tyler and Parker, share his passion for missions and people. They live and teach the principle "Every Soul Matters to God."Church: First Assembly of GodJoshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-90231618254698531422008-09-08T10:10:00.005-04:002008-09-09T10:55:38.879-04:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Dr. Randy Valimont<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-84188754883094104702008-09-02T19:22:00.003-04:002008-09-09T10:54:30.740-04:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Brad PowellBrad Powell, Senior Pastor, NorthRidge ChurchBrad Powell is the Senior Pastor of NorthRidge Church in Plymouth, MI and a frequent conference speaker. Brad has an adventurous spirit, loves a challenge, and passionately believes that the Church is the hope of the world… when it’s working right. He has devoted his ministry to being a catalyst for change in the church, knowing when it comes to the Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-89545143812116355422008-08-29T07:37:00.003-04:002008-09-02T13:13:36.796-04:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Jud Wilhite
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-65657739309030133312008-08-28T10:02:00.002-04:002008-08-29T07:20:51.622-04:00The Leadership Blog Interview: John PalmerJohn Palmer – General Secretary of the Assemblies of GodBio: John M. Palmer was elected general secretary of the Assemblies of God at the 52nd General Council in August 2007. John is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and the Executive Presbytery. As general secretary, John oversees the credentialing of ministers, church chartering, the collection of official statistics and the Flower Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-45241319911891682772008-08-25T18:29:00.008-04:002008-08-28T09:19:21.601-04:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Ron Woods<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-36195629053974577242008-08-25T12:46:00.000-04:002008-08-25T12:50:49.016-04:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Doug ClayDoug Clay - General Treasurer of the A/GBio: Douglas E. Clay was elected general treasurer of the Assemblies of God by the Executive Presbytery in January 2008. He is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and the Executive Presbytery. Clay oversees the Division of the Treasury, which is responsible for handling all finances sent to Headquarters for the world ministries of the church.Prior to Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-51165013834699860982008-08-22T06:56:00.002-04:002008-08-22T07:29:56.934-04:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Alton Garrison<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-84777286369483974772007-11-15T13:28:00.000-05:002007-11-15T13:40:55.245-05:00The Leadership Blog Interview: George O. WoodDr. George O. Wood - General SuperintendentBio: Dr. George O. Wood was elected chief executive officer of the Assemblies of God at the 52nd General Council in August 2007. As general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, USA, part of the largest Pentecostal denomination in the world, he is a member of the denomination’s Executive Leadership Team and Executive Presbytery. The church has over Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-13042820996132931142007-03-14T21:01:00.000-04:002007-03-14T21:04:18.675-04:00You can be Motivated or Intimidated!Check out this great post by Steven. It's a great reminder.Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-613720848758375382007-03-08T14:43:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:48:48.863-05:0010 Factors for Higher Attendance in Church PlantsCheck out the 10 Factors for Higher Attendance in Church Plants report by Ed Stetzer.The Ten Factors are:The Location FactorThe Ministry FactorThe Promotion FactorThe Training FactorThe Expectations FactorThe Financial FactorThe Staff FactorThe Missions FactorThe Leadership FactorThe Achievement FactorJoshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-80724946576106549132007-03-05T11:52:00.000-05:002007-03-05T11:55:24.779-05:00Stop trying to be number 1!Check out this great post by Bobby from Lifechurch.tv!-ALL of these lists are simply trying to recognize something that happened last year or in some cases even later than last year (as in THE PAST)-As fast as this world is changing churches should NOT be looking to last year’s methods/ideas to reach today’s culture. 2006 is not 2007 (February is not March)-Though some leaders will study what Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-25168056941181336992007-02-28T11:11:00.000-05:002007-02-28T11:30:25.237-05:00The Leadership Blog Book Review Off-Road Disciplines: Spiritual Adventures of Missional Leaders by Earl CrepsThe word "missional" is a new buzz word being used by many churches today. Earl Crep explains that "Missional leaders see the world through the eyes of Jesus and see Jesus in the world." This book takes a look at "Off Road Disciplines" used by many "Missional Leaders". What I liked about this book is that it goes Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-4095108358361428492007-02-12T10:17:00.000-05:002007-02-11T13:42:03.988-05:00FREE Resources!North Point Community Church (Alpharetta, GA) is offering free downloads of many of their administrative documents. Great stuff. Check it out here!Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1170948069320267322007-02-10T17:56:00.000-05:002007-02-11T13:40:43.839-05:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Dave BrowningDave BrowningBio: Dave Browning is the founding pastor of Christ the King Community Church, International. Christ the King Community Church is the 22nd Most Innovative Church in America according to Outreach Magazine.Church: Christ the King Community ChurchThe Leadership Blog Interview Questions1. What gives you the greatest joy in being a leader? Dave: Seeing people come out of darkness into Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1170883813200614582007-02-09T01:24:00.000-05:002007-02-08T12:44:44.643-05:00The Leadership Blog Review: Logos Leader’s LibraryI’ve recently received the Logo’s Bible Software Leader’s Library. I had read and researched the different platforms of bible software and decided the Logo’s was the one for me. It has really revolutionized my devotional time and sermon preparation. I know that sounds like a bold statement, so I want to explain what I mean.Imagine going into Starbucks or your favorite place to study carrying 400 Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1170956596979873252007-02-08T09:42:00.000-05:002007-02-08T12:43:17.523-05:00Integrity in ActionNYC cabbie returns bag of diamond rings Have you heard about this story? A cabbie is given a 30 cent tip from a rider and then finds that the rider accidently left a bag of 30 diamond rings. What to do? What would you do? Take the diamonds for the cheap tip? What did the cabbie do? He hunted the woman down to return the diamonds!"All my life, I tried to be honest," said Osman Chowdhury, a native Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1170866009467649012007-02-07T11:16:00.000-05:002007-02-07T21:31:42.996-05:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Joseph GirdlerJoseph GirdlerBio: Pastor Joe is the District Superintendent of Kentucky Assemblies of GodSite: Kentucky Assemblies of GodThe Leadership Blog Interview Questions1. What gives you the greatest joy in being a leader?Girdler: "As oddly as it may sound, the simple reflection of God’s incredible grace upon my life that He has counted me worthy to be about His business. That actually gives me joy in Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1170687853456905102007-02-05T09:45:00.000-05:002007-02-05T10:04:13.700-05:00The Leadership Blog Book Review: Integrity Integrity by Dr. Henry CloudI had read about this book on Tony's Blog and decided to pick it up. This book really challenged me in a few areas that we normally don't see as "integrity" issues. I think alot of people see integrity as just not touching the "gold, girls, or glory". Dr. Cloud states that there are Six Dimension of Character: Establishing Trust, Oriented Toward Truth, Getting Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1170515302409312812007-02-03T10:03:00.000-05:002007-02-03T10:08:23.086-05:00Tony Dungy: Beyond the UltimateCheck out this video of Colt's CoachTony Dungy speaking last year after his son's death before the Super Bowl. Also check out Beyond the Ultimate.Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1170430419981058912007-02-02T10:25:00.000-05:002007-02-02T10:33:41.096-05:00Free Mind Mapping ResourceI discovered bubbl.us from Kent and really enjoy using it. Check it out here! It's an excellent resource for pastors who like to mind map their sermons.Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1168997356776032882007-01-16T20:19:00.000-05:002007-01-16T23:25:52.286-05:00Do You Want To Take Your Ministry To Another Level?I am excited to be able to bring you a very special deal from Logos Bible Software. They have offered readers of the Leadership Blog a 25% discount on the Logos Bible Software if they follow the link from my site, and purchase one of their base libraries, adding the code "LEADERSHIP" at check-out.Of course, I have the "Leader's Library"! I love it! I'll be posting my review of the software soon Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149954.post-1167609229654195762006-12-31T18:40:00.000-05:002007-01-02T17:41:04.000-05:00The Leadership Blog Interview: Dave Ferguson Dave FergusonBio: Dave Ferguson and four friends from college launched Community Christian Church, a church that is passionate about “helping people find their way back to God”. This church has grown to 600+ leaders with more than 5,000 in attendance at eight sites every weekend throughout Chicagoland. Community Christian Church was recently listed in the Top 50 Most Influential Churches Joshua Sargenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607132131520445649noreply@blogger.com