Externalizing Blame
Most people blame external sources when they are criticized, yet doing that is a huge character flaw. Here are three questions you can ask to align yourself when faced with negative feedback.
Pieter Messelink
Character
Articles in this category focus on how a leader can refine and build their character in Christ and lead by example from a Holy life.
Pieter Messelink
Doing Good Things Is Not the Same as Doing Good
Not for earthly comfort or gain, not for recognition or fame, but because in due season, I will reap. And that, my friends, is truly good.
Katie Hughes
6 Ways to Attack Viruses That Destroy Leaders
John Owen preached, “You must be killing sin or sin will be killing you,” and we must bring both intensity and intentionality to killing these viruses. We should not seek to manage them; we should seek to kill them.
Eric Geiger
6 Dangerous Viruses That Take Leaders Down
Not all viruses have the same devastating impact on people. Some viruses are just more deadly than others. Regarding spiritual viruses, here are six (not an exhaustive list) that take leaders down.
Eric Geiger
Themes from Philippians (from True Giving)
Explore themes from Philippians in this excerpt from True Giving by Malcolm Webber
Malcolm Webber
3 Ways to Respond to Criticism
Always remember, if you’re doing anything of substance and meaning, criticism will come your way. It can’t be avoided, but it can be advantageous if you respond properly.
Shane Pruitt
Finding Character and Chemistry in Recruitment
Obviously it’s almost impossible to really know someone’s character before they start work. But that’s no excuse for just ignoring it. We can at least try to find out what drives people and how they react in difficult situations. And it does not stop with recruitment – what about staff appraisal and development?
Rick James
Anxiety Is a Spiritual Issue
"What ifs" are a part of everyday life and often, in the church, worry is looked upon as a sin. But the Bible is gentle with anxiety and reassures us of the faithfulness and loving kindness of our Father. We can rise above worry and anxiety by meditating on the promises God has given in His Word and focusing on the love that has never [...]
Rachael Dymski
A Design for Overcoming Greed
Do you struggle with greed? This holistic design will help.
Malcolm Webber
3 Fears that Paralyze Potential
Although we may be highly motivated by a unique calling to serve, we often face numerous barriers along the path towards more effective leadership. Brittney shares a few of the potential hindrances that she has faced in her own time as a servant leader.
Brittney Moses
10 Signs You Are More Prideful Than You Realize
Though all of us struggle with pride, we often don’t recognize pride in our own lives and leadership.
Eric Geiger
A Design for Avoiding Idols or Any Form of Occult
Do you struggle to avoid involvement in the occult? This holistic design will help.
Malcolm Webber
5 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Defensive Leader
Every leader at times has probably reacted defensively to another. I have and I regret every single time I did. Leaders naturally face situations that can easily provoke a defensive reaction. But seldom does defensiveness move our churches and organizations forward. So how can we avoid defensiveness? I suggest five proactive ways.
Charles Stone
What an Illiterate Foster Kid Taught Me About Love
It is so easy to clean up the exterior and disciple people in a way that comes naturally to us, but the true Gospel, the one Christ hung on the cross for, is one that demands an inner wrenching of the soul and a deep commitment to His people. Sarah shares a moving experience when she learned much from a disciple she was seeking to [...]
Sarah Webber
The Sheer Stupidity of Porn
For the sake of your wisdom and holiness, and of your future, would you join me for perhaps fifteen minutes in hanging out with three men in the Bible who were almost unbelievably stupid?
Nick Franks
Is Competition Wrong?
Competition may be a healthy motivator in many areas of our lives, but what if it becomes selfish ambition? Tom shares thoughts on how to keep our competitive spirit in check by remembering and obeying God’s directives about personal humility.
Tom Roy
Want to Live a More Meaningful Life? – Stop Doing These Three Things
I want to challenge Christ followers to make unequivocal commitments to stop doing three things that rob us of the full life God created us to live.
Scott Rodin
10 Signs You Are More Prideful Than You Realize
Though all of us struggle with pride, we often don’t recognize pride in our own lives and leadership.
Eric Geiger
Sharing What We Have
Organizations and communities offer tremendous opportunities to share and give of our talents, time, financial and other resources with each other. We know that the sharing begins with love. The Bible exhorts us to share generously and give cheerfully. Each of us has so much to give.
Priya Ashvita Raj Kumar