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Your Heart Health Score is 0

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Your answers to the heart assessment reflected that you are struggling to consistently apply the principles and precepts of God’s word in most of the categories of spiritual and emotional health. You are struggling to reflect a life that is centered on God’s plans and purpose for your life. Review your responses in the areas listed below and make a commitment to diligent and consistent application of God’s word and the unhealthy emotional and spiritual responses will change leading you on a path to health.

Authority Score 0

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Your answers to the heart assessment indicate that you are struggling to consistently apply the principles and precepts of God’s word in the area of authority. You need to remember that God establishes all authority and we are called to honor, obey, and support those in authority over us. Practice voluntary accountability by asking permission rather than forgiveness for your actions. Guard against being defensive or defending yourself when corrected but embrace what is true humbly accept correction.

Attitude Score 0

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Your answers to the heart assessment indicate that you are struggling to consistently apply the principles and precepts of God’s word in the area of your attitude. Your attitude will determine you altitude so it is critical for your success. Regularly review your attitude and work to discover what things give you a bad attitude. The bible tells us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces the come against us to discourage us, oppress us, and accuse us with impact on our attitude. The key to victory is to surrender to God, be willing to resist the spiritual forces coming against you, and stand firm. Be consistent in your effort and look toward God. He will help you change your attitude.

Order Score 0

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Your answers to the heart assessment indicate that struggling to consistently apply the principles and precepts of God’s word in a way that reflects order in your life. Focus on establishing a manageable pace, with more clearly define priorities to establish order in your life. Work on identifying repeatable rhythms of work and rest in your schedule so that you can breath emotionally and spiritually. Recognizing the seasons of life you are in and adjusting to their demands, watch for their tests, so you can learn from what you are experiencing. Work on being consistent in your spiritual disciplines so that your life becomes centered on God’s plans and purpose. Review your responses and make a commitment to become diligent and consistent in your application of God’s word and the unhealthy emotional and spiritual responses will change leading you on a path to health.

Family Score 0

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Your answers to the heart assessment indicate that you are struggling to consistently apply the principles and precepts of God’s word in the area of your Family Your family is the testing ground for your leadership success in every area of your life. The priority and value you place on your marriage will have generational impact on your children and grandchildren and beyond. Be careful not to neglect you marriage or your children as you build your career. Do no allow pressures to distract you from the priority of your marriage and your family. The bible declares the importance of this value when it asks what a man gains if he adds the whole world but loses his life? Your life will never be fully satisfied by filling it with things but neglecting your family. Make them your priority today.

Team Score 0

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Your answers to the heart assessment indicate that you are struggling to consistently apply the principles and precepts of God’s word to your work and personal relationships. Your answers indicate that you are struggling in your personal relationships and in your work relationships. You may be carrying hurt from broken relationships that need healing. You may feel alone and isolated and need help in healing your heart. You would be helped by seeking godly counseling at your church or with a professional counselor. Your ability to relate to people will have a profound effect on your relationship with God and your success as a leader.

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Marilyn Wedige

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND COORDINATOR

Marilyn Wedige serves as the Executive Assistant to Tom Lane and Coordinator for the Executive Leadership Institute. She and her husband Mike moved to Texas in 2013. She has served as Pastor Tom’s assistant since 2017. Marilyn is honored to serve in assisting the ELI to help leaders develop a: healthy lifestyle, enriched spiritual walk, and tools to increase their success and influence.

Marilyn was blessed in being raised in a godly Christian home and church. She graduated from Oral Roberts University with a double major in mathematics and computer science. Due to her husband Mike’s advancement in corporate management, they have had the privilege of serving in many churches across the United States and in New Zealand. Together they have led many small groups as well as served in prayer and youth ministries. Marilyn has led and taught in women’s and youth Bible studies as well as volunteered and tutored in her children’s schools.

Marilyn and Mike have been happily married since 1985 and together they have 3 children of which 2 are married, and 2 grandchildren. One of Marilyn’s greatest joys is serving her family.

Todd Lane

Chief Executive Officer

Todd Lane began his business career with a multi-national corporation who provided outsourced customer services. He developed through corporate management while moving across the United States and New Zealand. During his tenure in the corporate sector, he also served in several churches in the areas of youth ministry, worship, and small groups.

He transitioned to vocational ministry in 2002 as the first Business Administrator of Gateway Church. Over the following 20 years of ministry, he has led the development of business operations, new ministry launches, the methodology behind extension campuses, and guided overall staff alignment and implementation of the church vision. He has led small groups, taught classes, and has spoken at various churches, conferences, seminars, and events. He has also served as an elder of the church.

Todd holds a business administration degree in finance from Baylor University. He and his wife, Blynda have been married since 1995, and have three young adult children: Olivia, Harrison, and Evelyn.

Tom Lane

Founder & Chief Content Officer

Tom Lane began his career in business. He spent five years working in a residential Plumbing, Heating & Cooling business owned by his father-in-law. He then worked for seven years as a regional sales Representative for his dad’s wholesale paper distribution company based in the mid-west with 13 locations from Montana to Texas.

In 1982, he made a shift to vocational ministry and served as executive senior pastor both at Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo, Texas (22 years), and Gateway Church (18 years) in Southlake, Texas. Throughout his more than 40 years of vocational ministry he has held many different roles including: business administrator, administrative pastor, executive pastor, executive senior pastor, senior pastor, and executive director.

Whether leading in business, ministry, or in his family Tom has lived his life to be the greatest influence for God and to impact people. He has always known that influence affects leadership at home or work.

Tom has written many leadership books including Tested and Approved, Heritage: A Father’s Influence to the Generations, Influence of a Father, Healthy Church Government, He Still Speaks, He Still Speaks to Kids, Strong Women and the Men Who Love Them, and Letters from a Dad to a Graduate. He has also written articles for Ministry Today. Tom and his
 wife, Jan, have been happily married since 1972 and have 4 married children and 15 grandchildren.

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This assessment is intended to give you an understanding of the emotional and spiritual health of your life. First think through each question and determine a quick placement on Health Indicator Scale (ranging from Never to Always.) This assessment is only as credible as the authenticity of the answers. Your first instinct is usually the most honest and accurate response. Most leaders are inclined to post the “best answer” but we want honest, raw, and vulnerable responses to these questions.

In the box to the right place the number from 1-5 that best describes your feeling today. Tally each section and place the numeric score on the total line for each category. Add the tallied scores from each section to get the overall total score.

Health Indicator Scale (HIS):

Select the appropriate answer for each question.

Each answer has a numeric value from 1-5 based on these indicators:

1 - Never    2- Seldom    3 - Ocassionally    4 - Often    5 - Always