I’m a little late with this 3rd post but Easter put me a little behind. Today I’m wrapping up my observations on leadership lessons from Christ on his final days leading to the cross. Watching Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane gives me an incredible insights into one of the most important leadership lessons I [...]

Where do I start? There are no words to express how thankful I am for how God used Cross Point Church this weekend. So proud of the hundreds of people who partnered together this weekend to pull off 8 different services. From our staff to our wonderful volunteers you guys used your gifts and abilities [...]

I got an email from a friend this week who ended his correspondence with this statement. Pete, do me a favor this year and celebrate the resurrection of Christ as if you were there to witness it in person. Be amazed and marvel at it all as if it’s the first time you’ve heard it. [...]

The official countdown has begun and Easter is now upon us. We had a full rehearsal on Tuesday night and let me just say it’s going to be AMAZING. Here’s an inside secret for Cross Pointer’s who read this blog: DON’T MISS THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES. Can’t wait to celebrate with you guys! The below [...]

So my buddy Dino Rizzo and his amazing team down at Healing Place Church have been in the middle of Servolution all week. I love what these guys stand for and the way they are truly starting a servolution around the world. A couple of our staff recently went down to Healing Place and experienced [...]

I’m continuing this week to reflect on Jesus’ final days and the leadership lessons I can learn. The other day we talked about managing disappointment and today I want to look at preparing for abandonment. Very early in my ministry I had another leader tell me leadership can be a lonely activity. I’ve worked very [...]

**UPDATED POST** I’m continually amazed at some of the ministry which takes place here on Without Wax. I love getting your emails, responding to your comments, and learning how I can pray for you guys. I got this email the other day from a regular reader of the blog and it’s just been dominating my [...]

Like many of you I’m spending a lot of time this week focusing on the final days in the life of Christ. Yesterday, while I was reading Matthew 21 as part of the 28 Day Challenge I started to think about several of the transformational leadership lessons I can learn from Christ in his final [...]

So Saturday was opening day at the Ballpark. Jett and Gage both had their first games of the season. If you’re looking for our family any Saturday for the next couple of months you now know where we’ll be. And in case you don’t make it through all my pictures I would love to know: [...]

Oh my gosh. What the heck is this thing? Please tell my nobody is actually wearing this. Caption Please?