excellence.” Eddie’s remarks remind me of a military slogan: “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” Wow, what a valuable lesson for a young leader who wanted to serve like Jesus. Here was justifiable frustration from a fellow servant of Christ. He experienced a disconnect between what leaders said about “valuing others above self” and how it played out in the everyday planning of church events. So, for many mornings over the next six years I arrived early for my cup of coffee and my dose of practical