Comments on: Got me thinkin’

By: jmiley

jmiley — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:20:47 +0000

Good quote. It sums up where my mind has been lately. I want the things in which I invest to last and grow…even after my role is over. Looking back, I have probably built both bad brands and good brands. Looking back, I have definitely inherited brands that I wanted to blow up…of course, that may have had more to do with me than the brand! Sometimes a guy just wants to blow things up!

By: waswrittenin

waswrittenin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:03:51 +0000

This is a good thought… and I think that it is applicable to most everything we do… how we care for our families, our friends, our homes, our businesses… everything. One of my former bosses instilled this idea in me… always wanting to set up the next person for success so that they can continue to do the same thing for the people who will follow them Good post, Jen!

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Something incredible « — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:06:49 +0000

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By: Jan Owen

Jan Owen — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:54:37 +0000

I hope I am. I really wrestle and work to put an emphasis on relationship with one another and Christ, and leading by example. I love my team and I love God and I hope that is apparent to all. When it’s all said and done I hope people can at least say these two things about me….and about the team and ministry I’ve poured my life into.

By: mandythompson

mandythompson — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:15:14 +0000

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By: mandythompson

mandythompson — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:10:53 +0000

wow. this is a great thought.
i’ve been leading worship at a traditional/transitional/contemporary church for the past year. i know that i probably won’t be able to fully bring the transition to pass in my time here, so i struggle to set up the next guy/girl for a home-run.
i pray that my successor will appreciate the blended style we’ve accomplished, and will be able to gently lead a church full of followers who are learning how to give their hearts again and again in our corporate gatherings.

By: brewster

brewster — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:08:15 +0000

GREAT quote. If you build your brand to this level, not only will those who follow you not have to blow it up and start over, but those who follow your brand will generationally pass down as well.

By: Kelli

Kelli — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:08:11 +0000

I once heard someone say you know you’re a good leader when you’ve got duplicates. I don’t ever wane people to be just like me; I’m a mess. But when I see young ladies that I’ve ministered to, or someone says I’ll never forget when you said or sang this; it changed my life, thats when I feel fruitful and effective. I think who we are is a “brand”. When we use our talents and gifts to become more like Christ and in turn present Him to others and their lives and changed, I think we’re building something greater than we may ever know.

By: Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:06:16 +0000

This is an interesting concept. Especially for those in youth ministry. I think that over the years our church’s youth group has had five or six different names. We’re now trying to find something solid that will out-live our tenure there. I’ll definitely keep this in mind. Thanks, Jenni!

By: Jenni Catron

Jenni Catron — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:26:13 +0000

Great point @ncarnes! Brand goes far beyond a product or program. Giving your family a great foundation to build upon is such an important part of your legacy as a father!