Aaron Marcelli | September 29, 2010
I recently received a copy of John Maxwell’s “A Leader’s Heart.” The book is a 365 page journal (for non-math majors that would be 1 page a day). Each page/day is a simple layout of a Scripture, and excerpt from one of Maxwell’s leadership books, and then a question based of the excerpt with room [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 28, 2010
I’m trying to improve the quality of posts on this blog. Admittedly, over the past few months work, marriage, and church planting have consumed all of my attention and I gave little more than minimal effort for what I write here. The truth is I started this blog because at the time it was my [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 25, 2010
So….. it has been a LONG time since I last wrote an update regarding our church plant. I am so thankful for each of you who are showing interest in our story and some who are praying for us along the way. Thank you!! As I mentioned in this post, Katy and I attended a [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 22, 2010
I enjoy worship music as much as the next guy. I have plenty of David Crowder, Chris Tomlin, and Tree63 on my Ipod and love being pumped up by loud music at church where I can close my eyes and sing lyrics like, “I want more of you” or “Show me your glory.” But at [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 17, 2010
Do not eagerly accept those who tried to hurt you before Be faithful to those who were faithful all along the way Leaders are accountable and responsible for mistakes made in their absence They are also responsible for making it right Assign leaders based on reputation and work ethic Then give them everything they need [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 13, 2010
Know the history of the people, organization, and community Allow those unlike you to observe, but be on guard Make a big deal about victories and accomplishments o Involve others and give them ownership o Allow people to party Orchestrate and organize major events if you want them done well Always use multiple people when [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 9, 2010
Ø Sometimes the leader must stay in the dirty places where others only visit Ø Recognize those who are heavily involved, who sacrifice, and who get dirty Ø Keep a roll, keep track, know the numbers Ø Have people who serve and guard the staff Ø As the movement/group grows and more leaders arise, the [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 6, 2010
I got this interestingly enough from a book about prayer, but here is a list of way to drive people crazy. At lunchtime sit in your parked car and point a hair dryer at passing cars. See if they slow down. Page yourself over the intercom without disguising your voice. Find out where your boss [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 2, 2010
Include everyone on decisions or pledges made as a group Involving and informing everyone on oaths provide accountability Set the standards on the front end This is solving problems before they arise Have systems in place as a means of serving, meetings needs, and solving problems Take it as responsibility in obeying God Being clear [...]
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