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.
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
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
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
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
Though all of us struggle with pride, we often don’t recognize pride in our own lives and leadership.
Eric Geiger
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
Too often we get the sequence of events backward. We correct far more than we pray or encourage. The result? No change.
Stephen Altrogge
The issue of a leader’s personal character is crucial, especially considering followers of Jesus Christ should be outstanding examples of trustworthiness. Yet there seems to be a lethargy and complacency concerning integrity among some Christians, which is out of sync with so many of the teachings in Scripture.
Howard Rich
As we grow secure in our leadership it can become harder to discern between anointing, depth of respect, loyalty and strength of character. This is the danger zone where we have to be aware of the power we are wielding.
Stephen Mayers
How is your conscience? Is it clear or conflicted? Is it Holy Spirit guided or weak … even seared?
Scott Rodin
Pure thanksgiving is possible when we focus on the source of our blessings rather than merely the blessings themselves.
Skye Jethani
The life we are offered as a disciple of Jesus Christ is the life of the steward. As stewards, we are set free by three transformational truths: God owns everything, God will always provide for all our needs, and the greatest blessings come to those who give.
Scott Rodin
Do you struggle with sexual temptation or sin? This holistic design will help.
Malcolm Webber
While there is nothing wrong with profiting from hard-earned expertise and diligence, treating one’s knowledge and experience more like Wikipedia than a classified government secret proclaims a different Way … a way of unity, joy, and freedom.
Matthew Rohrs
Because all of us are prone to idolatry, we are likely more prone to one expression of sin than the other. If you are prone to laziness, you likely enjoy comfort and leisure more than accomplishment and the grind. As I have offered four ways to fight being a ministry workaholic, here are four ways to fight being lazy in ministry.
Eric Geiger
We are all restoration projects, but disdain and run from the remodeling. It is too close, too painful. We do not value what God is working to produce in us.
Elaine Vitikainen
So how do we learn patience? Patience is about love and value. The more we love others, the easier it is to be patient with them. The more we value and respect someone, the longer it takes them to get on our nerves.
Tyler Edwards
Just a little rain transforms an arid desert into a magnificent blooming garden. That rain changes the arid environment and draws life from dormant seeds. The same can happen when we face changes in our lives. Sam experienced not one, but four painful organizational changes in his 24 years with World Vision. He said, “I was laid off [...]
Samuel Voorhies
This is a precious story written by an Asian leader during a time of deep trial and brokenness in her life.
LeaderSource Team Member
Abusive leaders and servant leaders relate to power differently. Find out more in this brief excerpt from Abusive Leadership by Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber