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My Daughter’s Emergency Brain Surgery: 3 Leadership Lessons Learned

3 Comments / communication, Leadership, Ministry / By Charles Stone

My youngest daughter Tiffany was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 1. Now 27, she has endured seven brain surgeries, intractable epilepsy (non-responsive to drug therapy), proton beam radiation, and an experimental device implanted into her brain. The implant, just approved by the FDA and called a responsive neuro-stimulator holds great promise for epileptic […]

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Our Church’s Giving Increased 33%…Here’s Why

1 Comment / Ministry, Stewardship / By Charles Stone

I recently became lead pastor at a great church in London, Ontario, West Park Church. It has a rich tradition, great people, is located in a fast growing area, and has a killer facility. When I arrived we faced a significant budget deficit. We erased our deficit with a special offering around Christmas. However, during

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Top 10 Mistakes New Pastors Make

3 Comments / Leadership, Ministry / By Charles Stone

I just began a new role at a great church in London, Ontario, Canada. I never thought I’d be north of the border, but I’m thoroughly enjoying the ministry here. Before I came I extensively read about how best to onboard (adjust to a new job setting). In my reading and my 33 years of

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How Prevalent are People Pleasing Pastors?

1 Comment / Leadership, Life Balance, Ministry / By Charles Stone

This February Inter-Varsity Press will release my third book titled, People Pleasing Pastors: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Approval Motivated Leadership with a forward by Dr. Ed Stetzer. When I began writing the book, I sought to discover how prevalent people pleasing motivations existed among pastoral leadership. What I found confirmed my suspicion. I commissioned several phases of

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Why Leaders Need Emotional Intelligence

Leave a Comment / Body Care, Leadership, Life Balance, Ministry, Spiritual Growth / By Charles Stone

One way to grow your emotional intelligence, a crucial trait for successful leaders, comes by reading broadly. One of the best leadership bloggers today and my friend, Dan Black, just released his new book, The Leadership Mandate. He is offering readers of my blog an extended chance to receive 6 special bonuses (valuing over $85) when they purchase

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Ministry

My Daughter’s Emergency Brain Surgery: 3 Leadership Lessons Learned

Our Church’s Giving Increased 33%…Here’s Why

Top 10 Mistakes New Pastors Make

How Prevalent are People Pleasing Pastors?

Why Leaders Need Emotional Intelligence

Persuade Like Jesus.