Author Archives: Fred Ailes

Two people discussing bible text and point at pages of an open bible

GENEROSITY IN A TRASH CAN

One might get a little upset finding 15 trash can meticulously lined up in the program room—the same space staff eat lunch, children play and teens get weekly tutoring.  Did someone get their instructions mixed up?  But at a closer look.  These aren’t ordinary trash cans—they’re brand new, gleaming white, and each one is overflowing…

Elderly hands put together in church

BEFORE WE LEAVE

“Boil it down,” I pressed.  You’ve invested thousands of dollars and hours of meeting time…what’s the most memorable thing he ever said?”  Startled by the question, my host paused momentarily.  I was actually curious.  Retaining an expensive leadership consultant is a luxury I never could afford.  Here was a chance to glean good insight on…