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Leadership Training

I am a big believer in seeking out every opportunity I can to learn and grow as a leader. Perry Noble and Newspring Church have been a big influence for me the last couple of years. Their heart for the church and equipping leaders is unparalleled.

Next month Newspring will be hosting the Newspring Leadership Conference on September 16th. The lineup is incredible. Take a look:

Mark Driscoll

Jud Wilhite

Judah Smith

Francis Chan

Steven Furtick

Perry Noble

Rick Warren

I know, incredible… right? Here’s something else that’s pretty amazing. If you register by Friday it’s only $99. After Friday, it goes to $129. You can register online here.

You do not want to miss this incredible day of getting challenged, provoked, encouraged and equipped to lead at another level.

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 NIV

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Do you need a coach?

Even the greatest athletes have coaches. Think about it for a moment. The guy who just shattered that world record has a coach. Someone to help him see his blind spots and weaknesses. He has someone to tell him when he is doing it wrong. Someone who has been there. Someone who understands the pressure and challenges.

Several years ago, I realized a powerful truth that has helped me. Today, I share this with you.

I don’t know what it is that I don’t know.

Think about that for a second. There are roadblocks and obstacles between where I am and where God wants me to be. Some of them I do not even see.

Sure, there are people in the stands who believe they know what it takes to lead a church. But, the reality is that they have never been where I am now. But, there are men and women who know from experience what it takes to lead a great church.

So, I set out on a quest to spend time with people who could show me my leadership blind spots. One of the coaches who has made a huge impact in my life, leadership and our church is Perry Noble. This past Fall, I was honored to be a part of Perry’s Coaching Network for Pastors at Newspring Church. It changed my life. I spent most of my time at Newspring trying to catch my breath because I was being challenged so intensely.

The Coaching Network will challenge you to grow as a leader. Perry will provoke you to be a godly husband and father. You will learn to trust God like never before. You will learn more than you ever thought possible. You will learn what it takes to grow and see more and more people come to Christ. But the greatest thing you will learn is to trust God.

You can find the details HERE. Pastors, if you want to go to the next level you should do whatever it takes to get into this network. I suggest bribing members of his team. It worked for me. I would do my best to make sure Karla Temples likes you.

How much do I believe in this network? If Perry would let me pay the money and go again this Fall, I would do it again. It was that good.

5 Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
8 Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

Proverbs 4:5-8 (ESV)

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I am undone

It may be the way the pain killers are affecting my ability to think clearly. But, it may also be how dramatically God changed my way of thinking.

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4 Days in Nigeria

I was only in Nigeria for four days. But, I learned some very valuable lessons while there. Lesson #1, don’t fall in a sewage ditch.

4 Days in Nigeria from Bryan McGee on Vimeo.

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Change is coming to a pastor near you

I have come to realize that I am either:
Growing or Shrinking
Flourishing or Floundering
Stretching or Recoiling
Sore or Lazy
Living or Dying
Learning or Stupid

The only constant? CHANGE

Today, I participated in a coaching network with Perry Noble and a group of incredible senior pastors from all over the country. It was expensive. It required a lot of my time. It was painful. But I have a burning desire to become everything God created me to be so that I can do what He called me to do.

I am learning that my way of thinking and leading must change for ROCK Church to go where God is leading. It is painful for me. But, I am committed to fulfilling the Call of God. Nothing is off limits in my life.

The passion, fire and excitement in me is growing by the hour.

Get ready! Change is coming.

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“One” Conversation

Next week, I am headed to Newspring Church with Pastor Matthew and Helen for the “One” Conversation. Why are we taking the time to drive to Anderson, SC for just one day? Great question.

I want our student ministries to make a difference and impact a generation. I want to reach every child and teenager in the Wilmington area with the Gospel. We do not have time to waste. We need wisdom. We need clarity. We need mentoring.

“One” has been limited to 100 people and senior pastors must attend. The three of us are going to learn how to be an even better team. We are going to see, hear, experience and learn from incredible leaders. We are going because we know there is more… and we want it.

What would you do to gain more wisdom?

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. ~ Proverbs 4:7

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