Manny Rivera

The Three Stages of Influence

We strategically prayed this morning over our IMPACT INITIATIVE vision.  As I wrote yesterday, my passion and prayer is that the word spoken and direction given last Sunday not fall to the ground.  The goal of leadership is influence.  And influence has three stages:...

Resolutions…

I’m aware that this is the season of resolutions.  Resolutions are not resolutions without resolve. To resolve is to come to come an earnest and definite decision – to determine.  Resolutions are the decisions that are made with a determination.  Without...

Where is Jesus Supposed to be?

I read a blog by Pastor Steven Furtick that inspired me to post this blog. I love the month of  January.  I’m an extremely goal-oriented individual and I’ve discovered that reprioritizing and recalibrating your life is an essential action if you really want to...

Sight & Clarity – A Must!

By nature I’m a risk-taker.  I’m not one to sit and let the “grass grow under my feet.”  Although this attitude has its benefits, it also has its downfalls.  Too many times I’ve taken shots in the dark.  I’ve wasted resources because of risks taken without proper...

Opportunity or Obligation

We had an incredible meeting with my leaders last night.  I’m so encouraged over what the Lord is doing through them.   I believe this year will be one for the record books – that is, in a positive way. 🙂 Although last night I covered four different topics, allow me...