Comments for Pastor Craig's Blog

Comment on Cradled Compromise by Laura Anderson

Laura Anderson — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:23:03 +0000

Great article 9/10! Bookmarked

Comment on Focusing on the Work of Christ by vicki brown

vicki brown — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:30:29 +0000

I received your message, we are called to be an army of love,Amen
let there be a spirit of gathering, gathering together as the body of Christ, gathering people in, where ever they may be, perfect love casts out all fear, love broke the power of sin and death.

God bless you Craig

Comment on Cradled Compromise by Cindie Goettman

Cindie Goettman — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:27:50 +0000

I have read a few of the articles on your website now, and I really like your style of blogging. I added it to my favorites weblog list and will be checking back soon. Please check out my site as well and let me know what you think.

Comment on Thoughts by Alan Crookham

Alan Crookham — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:12:40 +0000

Amen, there is no better way to live our lives than to give it up for others. That is truly following Jesus example, to be a servant of all.

Comment on Successful Relationships by Blake

Blake — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:49:14 +0000

Way to go Craig! This concept is sinking deep into the core of who you are and is making you a more effective husband, father, leader and friend.

I am proud of you and am honored to call you my friend.

Comment on Wanna Be A Leader? by Craig Dyson

Craig Dyson — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:34:05 +0000

All great leaders are great servants. The heart of a true leader is for those he or she is leading so yeah. You are right.

Comment on Wanna Be A Leader? by Joe Ramaker

Joe Ramaker — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:20:32 +0000

So you might say influence is more about serving, and presenting yourself as a gift which can be refused. Whereas power is about lordship and commnding obedience in an un-refusable manner. Thanks for the extra effort.

Comment on Wanna Be A Leader? by Craig Dyson

Craig Dyson — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:56:32 +0000

Hey Joe. Thanks for checking out the blog. The difference between influence and power would be related to the definition of leadership that I gave. Influence has more to do with how people willingly follow and respond to your leadership as opposed to just power which is where people follow and respond to you because they have no choice. This would have more to do with the leader and how he or she leads, then it would with the follower. Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, etc…had power and most followed because they had to. Some followed because of their influence and they lined up philosophically. The ultimate example of a leader who operated more with influence than power is Jesus. His whole life was about influence. He had compassion, he healed the sick and cast out evil spirits, gave people hope, loved the unlovely, gave grace to the humble but opposed the proud. This is what I would be referring to in regards to the difference between influence and power. Jesus certainly had power and used his power but not to Lord over others. Jesus used his power to help others, not to lord over people. Hope that helps.

Comment on Wanna Be A Leader? by Joe Ramaker

Joe Ramaker — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:42:32 +0000

Good thoughts. Can you clarify what is the practical difference between influence and power?

Comment on Cradled Compromise by ribliomiMoG

ribliomiMoG — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:08:28 +0000

Thank you!