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An Extraordinary Strategy for Your Family
This year at extraordinarychurch.ca our theme for our entire year is strategy. It is my prayer that everything that we do emanates from a place of deliberate purpose and diligent thoughtfulness. If our families are going to thrive, we must be remarkably...
EXPOSURE “Becoming a Multi-Cultural Church”
It was 1984 and my parents decided that they would rent an RV and explore America with their kids. Tough to fathom with today’s prices of gasoline, huh? I was along for the ride and had very little control of where we went. Honestly, at that age, I was consumed with...
Things Thompsons Don’t Say
It’s been said that people judge you by the words you use, and this is true. Some of my readers may not agree with this statement, however, if you do, then you understand the importance of choosing your words with prudence. Words have power! Words shape our worlds!...
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Leadership
Your Mentor Is Right In Front Of You
Those who know me well understand that I am naturally an introvert and have developed an aptitude to interact beyond my comfort level. However, new interactions can still be awkward for me. I hope that this isn't obvious through my body language or words. If that's...
EXPOSURE “Becoming a Multi-Cultural Church”
It was 1984 and my parents decided that they would rent an RV and explore America with their kids. Tough to fathom with today’s prices of gasoline, huh? I was along for the ride and had very little control of where we went. Honestly, at that age, I was consumed with...
Minstry
A Handful of Ways To Read Your Bible (And Enjoy It.)
In our local church (extraordinarychurch.ca) over the last several weeks we talked about the Bible and its life-changing content. We explored some ways you can engage Scripture in a living, vibrant, revealing way, as opposed to something instructional or...
Your Mentor Is Right In Front Of You
Those who know me well understand that I am naturally an introvert and have developed an aptitude to interact beyond my comfort level. However, new interactions can still be awkward for me. I hope that this isn't obvious through my body language or words. If that's...
An Extraordinary Journey
Walking with God is a journey that lacks nothing. Many years ago Sarah and I surrendered our lives to the road less traveled and have not regretted one moment of each curve, hill, or valley. His leadership is gentle and safe, just like a Good Shepherd. Over the next...
EXPOSURE “Becoming a Multi-Cultural Church”
It was 1984 and my parents decided that they would rent an RV and explore America with their kids. Tough to fathom with today’s prices of gasoline, huh? I was along for the ride and had very little control of where we went. Honestly, at that age, I was consumed with...
Resources
Why Every Leader and Their Teams Should Complete A Personality Profile
My wife has long since been a proponent of personality profiles and understanding how people are wired. This insight, applied personally, has positioned her to add value you to our family, friendships, and a number of organizations in myriad of ways; in addition to...
Job Descriptions
We recently facilitated annual reviews for our team. The annual reviews ranged from an hour to four hours in length. As we shared our hearts, triumphs, heartaches, frustrations, and milestones of the previous year, the tears, smiles, and laughter ensued. It was...
Branding Guide
The brand of your organization is fundamentally the core of your marketing collateral. Whether it is print, social media, website, video, photography, your brand greatly influences those particular pieces. With that understanding, I’ve worked closely with FaithWorks...
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