Who am I? High School is a time in life where people attempt to create “self-defining” lists. High School is also kinda messed up. If this hasn't been your experience… great; but I’m willing to bet that if I did a survey, the majority would agree that high school is a culmination of comparison, cliques, … Continue reading DIFFERENTLY DEFINED – Will Imfeld
Author: Nick Settles
A simple look at discipleship, leadership, and relationships through the lens of a husband, pastor, and friend.
WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Part 4)
A LEADER PRAYS "To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing." Martin Luther When we think of all the things a leader should embody, prayer would be close to last or not even mentioned. I would normally think of things like courage, strength, decision-making, and wisdom. I … Continue reading WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Part 4)
WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Part 3)
A LEADER HAS INFLUENCE "The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority." -Ken Blanchard I have mentioned on Upward Glory before that during my freshman year of college I was mentored. If you want to read more about how mentorship impacted my life go check out Imagine Your Reality. I remember during one of our meetings … Continue reading WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Part 3)
WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Part 2)
A LEADER IS A LIFETIME LEARNER “As long as you live, you learn; as long as you learn, you live.” - Howard Hendricks Learning is a part of living. There is nothing like the moment of enlightenment when you figure out a process or an idea. Even better is when you see an enlightenment moment … Continue reading WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Part 2)
WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Part 1)
A LEADER HAS FOLLOWERS UNITED WITH A COMMON GOAL "Followers are more important to leaders than leaders are to followers." — Barbara Kellerman A leader is not a leader unless they have followers united with a common mission. I think the word follower has a loose definition in today's social media age. If we think … Continue reading WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Part 1)
WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Intro)
I remember in 6th grade when I first got called into ministry. I went on a trip called Summer in the Son at Kentucky Christian University. When I look back on my first week-long trip away from home, I remember how much I didn't want to go. I was the kid who threw a tantrum to get out … Continue reading WHAT MAKES A LEADER? (Intro)
A CHALLENGE TO MEN
Less than 1/3 of men in church say they have a friend. 90 million men are not involved in any kind of discipleship. Only 6 million men are involved in discipleship-only 1 out of every 18 men. The typical U.S. Congregation draws an adult crowd that’s 61% female, 39% male. This gender gap shows up … Continue reading A CHALLENGE TO MEN
THERE’S MORE TO BLACK PANTHER
In the past week, Black Panther is now at #5 for the best opening weekend of all time bringing in $202,003,951. I have now seen this movie twice, and both times I have been blown away by the depth of characters and storyline in this movie. I do not want to spoil anything for anyone … Continue reading THERE’S MORE TO BLACK PANTHER
GARBAGE TO GLORY
"What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but which is … Continue reading GARBAGE TO GLORY
13 LESSONS FROM 4 YEARS OF DATING
If you know me, then you have heard of my girlfriend Suz. I have mentioned her in a handful of posts. Although, she has impacted more posts than you know. Everything I do is impacted by her. She has impacted me more than I even know. We met in youth group around 8th grade for … Continue reading 13 LESSONS FROM 4 YEARS OF DATING
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