Forgiveness and restoration are two difference acts. Forgiveness can lead to restoration but restoration is not hinged to forgiveness.

God’s discipline has nothing to do with rejection but more to do with refinement.

Spiritual authority is the direct result of God doing a greater work in the deeper areas of a leader’s life.

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.

A leaders gentle reaction and sound instruction are their greatest weapons.

Self-reliance is an America virtue but not a biblical value. Solomon wrote, "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." (Proverbs 12:15) The word 'listen' carries with it the meaning of seeking out as well as receiving advice. A lot of pain can be prevented if leaders would just check in with their coach before a making a big decision.

Two types of leaders: there are thinkers and there are doers. Some are idea generators and others are the implementers.

Missional leaders are comfortable in the own skin.

Leading a missional church is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage to push yourself beyond your comfort zone and to lead the church beyond it personal limits.