jordan muck

A Leader With a Vision

Jordan Muck — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:34:21 +0000

Casting Vision for people as you lead them?

Time for a heart check.

Are you burdened: It’s one thing to feel the need, it’s another thing to let the need press deep into your soul until you know you must do something about it.
Are you bold: Understand that you can not meet the need alone. Let/ask God to do the impossible as you continue forward.
Are you established: Make the plan on how you can meet the human needs and ask God to do what you cannot.
Are you detailed: Build a detailed account of these human and God sized goals. Check them off as they happen and celebrate the victories.
Are you an inspiration: Inspire yourself and inspire others.
Are you aware: Let the opposition come and be aware that it will not go away.

-jordan

In Your Head to the Street

Jordan Muck — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:23:38 +0000

How to take the movement in your mind and make it a reality:

Construct a visual picture in your mind and dump what that image looks like in a real life setting on paper.
Make a short scale model, working out the kinks while speaking/learning about it often.
Celebrate any piece that comes to completion and anyone who has/had a part of the construction.
Balance on education and participation.
See it through to completion.

-jordan

New You in 2012

Jordan Muck — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:36:56 +0000

Some thoughts on how to stay sharp as you mature this year.

To be a sufficient, faithful servant, you must remove expectations other place on you and work more towards being effective for Christ and His kingdom.
No one assumes any more that you are “spiritual/Godly person”. What you have in your heart will come out at some point in your life. Match what you participate and practice to what you preach.
To truly be someone who will minister well means that you must spend a lifetime learning.
Relationships will make or break you. Just because might be a great thinker means very little if you cannot interact with others around you.
Be prepared to enter into a bigger venue if you want to have a bigger influence.
The power of a great sermon lies in a balance between what is said in large and small group settings.
Effective ministry remains powerful when a team is utilized. It is never about you.
Compare yourself to others only for the opportunity to help understand that you can always be better at what God has gifted you to do. Remove the comparison when you desire that which another brother or sister has obtained.
Just because you look good on paper means very little if you are not able to preform.

-jordan

A Thousands Words

Jordan Muck — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:45:27 +0000

I’m a big fan of Michael Schmidt and his photography from the motorcycle world. He recently posted his favorite pics from 2011 with the following picture.

Besides the outstanding photo and motorcycle, the story of these two individuals would be a fascinating undertaking. On the surface I could see how one would speculate on every angle regarding the status of their personality. However, if one were to dig deeper I wonder if their speculations would be valid.

Maybe this year we could go beneath the surface of the skin to minister to those who look a little different and learn from another walk of life. Maybe if we dig a little we could uncover the beauty in God’s creation of our fellow man (and woman). Maybe if we dig a little deeper we could reach another community different than our own for Christ.

Maybe.

Thanks for the photos Michael.

Thanks for making me think.

-jordan

2011 Blog Recap

Jordan Muck — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:22:15 +0000

Kicked off last year writing about change. I have been processing what it means to do what God has gifted me to do all year with a lot of changes. I think this past year I’m getting closer to figuring out what it means to do one or two things at your best instead of a dozen things well.
I read a lot of books in 2010 and even more in 2011. A reader is a leader. That doesn’t change.
January 5th I wrote on prayer. That post deserves another read. View it here.
From horoscopes to church hoping, topics were covered on how we are to live via the Christian community. I am still asking the question on whether I am a prideful or broken person. This list should be looked at again this year to built a spiritual growth plan.
I interviewed and met Christian Comedian Ken Davis. Forget celebrities, I got some pastors on my hit list to meet this year.
The motorcycle community and I reached another level of love for one another as I feel in love with the “sinners” who ride old school bobbers, shovelheads and panheads. On top of that I reached deeper into gospel music and the music of the 40′s and 50′s.
Interviewed three people to from our church on their story on how they accepted Christ. Peoples stories never get old. Ask them to tell them daily and often.
I got “cyber bullied” for the first time letting people know publicly that “it doesn’t always get better”.
My daughter turned 1. Internet videos of her increased as photos of myself and my wife decreased. I don’t mind at all.
My fantasy football team = Nobody cares.
My buddy Jonathan, Brad and I made one of the best video ever. Seriously, see it here.
In October I spoke almost every weekend. People got saved, restored and renewed in Christ. Praying for more opportunities to elevate Christ in this way this year.
Completed the Tough Mudder in Indiana proving that mind goes beyond my body.
Started “Vloging”. It’s nice but nothing beats written word.
I’m one year closer to dying. Time to start bringing some people to heaven with me through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Here’s to another great one.

-jordan

December 16 Vlog

Jordan Muck — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:39:31 +0000

Some links on Community (that I have read):

Anything I missed? Your thoughts?

-jordan

December 15 Vlog

Jordan Muck — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:46:41 +0000

Here is a link to the NIV Application Commentaries: Click Here

Gungor Music: Here

-jordan

December 14th Vlog

Jordan Muck — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:24:01 +0000

Nearing Home By Billy Graham can be found here.

-jordan

Dec. 13 Vlog

Jordan Muck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:29:30 +0000

People really can ply the saw by the way for all those who doubt

-jordan

December 12 Vlog

Jordan Muck — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:11:01 +0000

Gospel by J.D. Greear can be found: here

Matthew 4 can be found: here

-jordan