Jonathan Pearson

  • Me on Criticism: How to Respond

    If you spend any time doing anything significant, you’re going to develop your share of critics. Some will actually provide criticism that builds you up, but others won’t. Some have no intentions except for bad intentions. They’re single goal is to make everyone around them as miserable as possible (probably because misery loves company).…

  • How to Lead After A Bad Leader

    When I used to work at Enterprise Rent-A-Car one of the best things that happened to a manager trying to make a name for himself (or herself ) was to get a branch that a bad leader occupied. At that branch sales were down, morale was shot, fewer customers showed up, and the body…

  • What Goes On Behind the Curtain?

    Anytime I go to see any type of production, I can’t help but wonder… What goes on when the curtain’s down? Are the performers getting in a little last minute practice? Are they nervous about the performance? Are they putting in some final preparation? As I was reading Exodus 2:1-10 a few days ago,…

  • 4 Lessons From 5 Loaves

    One of the things that I really enjoy about the Bible is the way I can read a story that I’ve read a hundred times and get a fresh perspective each time. Over the weekend, I was reading Matthew 14:13-21 and had these thoughts about my life and ministry… 1. People should never leave…

  • Be You

    One of my favorite things about social media is the resource it provides to learn from some of the best people on the planet. It has never been easier for us to learn from our peers and from those that have experienced success in our area. On the other hand, it’s also never been…

  • I @ask: Favorite Verse

    A couple of days ago, I asked this question on Twitter… What’s your favorite Bible verse? I thought it would be good to share these with you in hopes that they can be an encouragement to everyone today… @seangajda 2 kings 2:23-24, Phillipians 2:1-18 and Ephesians 6:10-18 @7vbcpastor Psalm 37:3 @pattytownley Galatians 2:19-20, Romans…