Earlier this week I had the pleasure of visiting with a good friend that also happens to be the Pastor at my Church. We spent more than an hour walking, talking & enjoying each other's company. I first met Randy when we moved to the area nearly 11 years ago. He was relatively new as the Senior Pastor at the Church we selected. Our Church had about 50 regular attenders at that time & has now grown to 300+. I considered that earlier this week & was struck by the magnitude of that accomplishment. In addition to serving our congregation Randy coaches High School Sports, is the Chaplin for the Local PD and the County Sheriff's Dept., serves in Rotary Club, travels extensively for missions & more. His example has grown a congregation of the finest group of people that I have been associated with. Our Church Family does more in the community than I can list in a brief piece and is always proactive to help Church Family & the community. Randy and many in our congregation ask for little & contribute more than one would think possible.
Leadership is a funny thing. I was brought up in an era of Vince Lombardi, Chuck Noll and my early mentors were loud, boisterous men that I admired. My Dad was gruff and said little but demands were high. I have had the fortune of seeing a different perspective with my friendship with Randy & what he and our Church Family are able to accomplish. It is truly Leadership in Action.
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