Articles in this category focus on practical issues of how we build healthy leaders and lessons learned
Much has been written on growing healthy leaders who can in turn grow healthy churches. It seems an obvious concern but in my experience many Christian leaders do not really see it as part of their brief; church growth is something for the specialist or the traveling evangelist. Too many appear called to maintenance rather than mission.
Gordon Mylchreest
Which kind of leader are you – a banana tree or a mango tree? There are those leaders who are like banana trees: everywhere they go, they replicate. They mentor others so that others can exercise their leadership abilities and their gifts, they open up conversations for others to join and give their opinion, and they are in the business [...]
Marilyn Gardner
A new video training from one of our LeaderCare trainers, Brent Hoover.
Brent Hoover
Our purpose is to work with God in the building of His Church according to His Word. Find out more in this excerpt from Church Planting in the Book of Acts, by Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
A systematic introduction to non-formal leader development.
Malcolm Webber
I find myself talking a lot about discipleship these days. It is my passion. A lot of my time revolves around growing in the direction of Jesus and watching others grow.
Alan Briggs
A challenging assignment is like a rubber band: once stretched, it never returns to its original shape. If stretched too far, it will break. If released at the wrong time, it will hurt everyone involved.
Malcolm Webber
There are no straight lines when leading humans. Many times leaders find themselves having a hard time keeping others dedicated, driven and passionate in the process. What’s the best way to keep a team invested so we’re not left carrying the burden of all the work?
Brittney Moses
We face a choice when it comes to our leader care: Are we going to the fitness center or to the hospital’s critical care center? In Part 3 of this guide, Brent Hoover outlines a path forward for holistic leader care.
Brent Hoover
We face a choice when it comes to our leader care: Are we going to the fitness center or to the hospital’s critical care center? In Part 2 of this guide, Brent Hoover outlines a path forward for holistic leader care.
Brent Hoover
We face a choice when it comes to our leader care: Are we going to the fitness center or to the hospital’s critical care center? In Part 1 of this guide, Brent Hoover outlines a path forward for holistic leader care.
Brent Hoover
How can we build Christian leaders who will turn the world upside down for Christ?
Malcolm Webber
How does generational transfer of life happen? And what hinders it? How can we build leaders with a long-term, multi-generational vision? This is the purpose, the vision and the hope of this brief course.
Malcolm Webber
Men and women are equal yet different. Our theology must be big enough to embrace both of these truths
Malcolm Webber
One of the most popular holistic models of leader development in Christian circles is the “Be, Know, Do” model. But I don’t use it, and neither should you! Here’s why.
Malcolm Webber
Do you have difficulty encouraging others? We can help.
Malcolm Webber
I have often watched leaders struggle to recover from a mistake made that probably didn’t have to be as personally or professionally damaging to them as it was. They simply didn’t respond well enough and it cost them more than it should have.
Ron Edmondson
Let’s explore how we can bring theology back to life!
Malcolm Webber
After years of working with young developing leaders, I have come to the conclusion that if a leader focuses on two basic truths, he will be successful.
Ron Cline
Seminar #3 in the Resilience! series for building strength into Christian leaders. All leadership moments are emotional! Just ask those you lead. Emotions affect our lives as Christian leaders and followers each day — but how often do we recognize them? How should we live with those raw feelings of loneliness, anger, fear or sorrow [...]
Brent Hoover