Be one. Build many.
Either initiate some action, get on board with what someone else is doing, or step aside and stop contributing to the bottleneck. There are two equally good and important options for engagement: lead or follow. Am I doing one of those, or do I need to get out of the way?
Allen Hamlin Jr
If you’ve ever had to raise money as a church planter or cross-cultural missionary, you know how awkward writing support letters can be.
Cole Brown
Freedom is the foundation for servanthood. We are free but we can make the conscious choice to use our freedom to serve others because we are following the example of Jesus, and because we believe that the best kind of leadership in this turbulent world is the kind of leadership that rises above the temptation to “lord it over” others.
Mike Mowery
No matter how big our church or ministry is, no matter how much we are respected, we are never “above” God’s words that remind us that “the first shall be last” and that “those who exalt themselves will be humbled.” If anybody was deserving, it was Jesus, but He chose humility, sacrifice and death for those He loved. May our ambition not [...]
Adrian Pei
What does it look like when God’s Spirit is poured out on a people willing to surrender everything back to Him? There seems to be some common characteristics that mark these times of extraordinary fellowship and the palpable presence of God. This is a glimpse of the Christian community that will stand and boldly proclaim the name of [...]
Scott Rodin
People of the earth seem to be so lonely and so full of angst about whether or not there is anyone else “out there.” Why did God create humans with this God-sized hole in our hearts?
Jim Brenneman
While leading yourself is vitally important, it is also extremely challenging. The famous pastor D.L. Moody quipped, “I have had more trouble with myself than with any other man I have ever met.” We struggle with ourselves. As you wrestle with the challenge of leading and caring for yourself, here are some practical ways to avoid burnout.
Eric Geiger
What do you do when your plans get interrupted? Fume … fuss … cuss? I tend to fume. I recall two experiences that interrupted my well laid-out plans. In the process, I also learned a few important life lessons.
Charles Stone
Smug senses of superiority for accomplishing many tasks don’t fit neatly into God’s kingdom. So why do I ‒ and so many other Western Christians ‒ keep falling into the trap of doing more?
Adam Maby
Adults know what they know and know what they want to know. They will tune out even the most gifted or well-prepared teacher if they perceive the upcoming message isn’t of value to them. Dr. David Goodman explores how to overcome this reality.
David Goodman
God can, and does, use young men and women to do amazing things. For this we should be thankful. But far more often, the combination of youthful zeal, prideful passion, and immature idealism forms a toxic combination in the soul.
Matt Rogers
Communication is worth the investment and is very powerful. We can recall when our communication mattered, such as ordering a meal and enjoying it when it is placed on our table, when a family member humbly asked for forgiveness, or when a colleague offered much needed help. This is one of the great questions about human communication: [...]
Quentin Schultze
We often think that if we get the public ministry we were called to, then we will be fruitful. But what if the real inward strength of the Spirit is gained while we are in the desert times when there is no fanfare and things don't make sense?
Deborah Chupp
When you lead and influence people within the kingdom, the struggle becomes especially real.
Brandon Cox
I’m kind of a slow learner, and I still have a ways to go. So I’ll just keep climbing those stairs, one step at a time.
Craig Thompson
Leadership is contextual. You can learn a lot from renowned leaders inside and outside the church but not everything they teach will automatically translate to your context.
Joe Hoagland
We often learn more from peers than from any formal training processes.
Rick James
Dennis Fletcher 
Tim Walburg