Jon Davis share this article with me this week that I would like to pass on to you. It's written by Jolene Erlacher from an organization called "Leading Tomorrow." I have seen this disconnect over the last 10 years in…
We are a little more than 6 months away from our 2019 FEIC SUMMIT! Registration will be open in May but make sure you have the dates locked in on your calendar - the 14th - 17th of October in…
We are a little more than 6 months away from our 2019 FEIC SUMMIT! Registration will be open in May but make sure you have the dates locked in on your calendar - the 14th - 17th of October in…
Several years ago, Terry Hoggard introduced the theme "Embrace the Chaos, Create the Change" at our FEIC SUMMIT. We were reminded that in IC ministry, it's impossible to stop chaos so instead we learn to embrace challenges and create change…
I want to write about partnerships with our national church this week. We love our FEIC network for many reasons but primarily because we are a relational network. We don't vote. We're not governed by a constitution. We simply share…
Every week I end the FlashNote by saying, "We're praying for you and your team this weekend." By the way, we really do! One of the greatest values of FEIC is our relational connection to each other. Melinda and I…
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been walking with some people through some very heavy trials in areas of their health, finances, and challenging relationships. I've even felt that heaviness in my own life at times and it's…
One of the reasons we love our FEIC Network is because of the leadership culture we are creating. In his fourth book of the Habitude series, author Tim Elmore reminds us that cultures work like a virus in a family…
Matthew West recorded a song a few years ago titled "Hello, My Name Is" where the lyrics reflect emotions from decisions we've all made in life. The opening of the song says "Hello, my name is regret... I'm pretty sure…
Jesus said in some of His opening words to the Sermon on the Mount - "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven." Jesus was speaking of our emptiness and His fullness. To be poor…