Rest for Our Souls
God offers rest, not just for our physical bodies but for our hearts as well. 1 Peter 5:7 says, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” God is calling for our souls to rest.
Elaine Vitikainen
Competencies
Articles in this category focus on how a Christian leader can build and nurture competencies and apply them practically in ministry life.
Elaine Vitikainen
Questions Every Leader Should Be Asking
These ten questions have emerged from conversations with a myriad of leaders. I use them as I coach leaders and listen to friends. I utilize them to navigate my own life and leadership.
Alan Briggs
7 Questions Leaders Should Use Often
Questions can be a way to improve the health on a team. And, sometimes even improve an unhealthy team member. It’s all in picking the right questions. And, asking them.
Ron Edmondson
Life-Giving Leadership
While it may not be easy, leaders need to get clear about what is life-giving for them, and then they need to prioritize this on their calendars. Pause for a minute and think of a job-related activity that is life-giving.
Mike Bonem
The Freedom In No
Knowing what God has called you to do is both freeing and limiting. I am free to pursue whatever opportunities are in line with the vision. I am also free to say no to those outside of that vision. Of course, we must pray and evaluate each opportunity, but the freedom to say no is, well, freeing.
Jeff Klick
4 Ways to Create a Work-Life Balance in Ministry
One of the hardest things to figure out in ministry is work/life balance. The schedule is 24/7. Because the demands of the job itself deal with the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of those in your church, it can be hard to say no. There are many good people in ministry who have made bad decisions that can be traced back to their [...]
Tim Stevens
5 Reasons Delegation Fails
I encounter many leaders who claim to want delegation to be a part of their leadership. They know the value, but they are often frustrated with the results they receive on delegated projects. Here are five reasons delegation fails.
Ron Edmondson
The One Thing We Forget About Leadership
There must be a balance between vision and performance, between leadership and management, and between change and continuity.
Mike Mowery
A Few Thoughts About Giving Advice
Giving advice is a tricky task. A lot of times people aren’t actually searching to hear what you have to say about a given situation. They want you to listen so they can think out loud. Occasionally, someone will open up and vulnerably ask for your opinion on a situation. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind if you find yourself in [...]
Stephen Vaughn
Good Leaders Are Not Afraid of Risks!
Since leaders are always pushing ahead into unchartered realms, they must be prepared to take intelligent, calculated risks.
Malcolm Webber
5 Ways Successful Church Leaders Think Differently
Successful church leaders naturally think differently than the majority of church leaders. It’s one of the things that set them apart. The good news is you can learn to think just like them. Here are five ways successful church leaders think differently.
Paul Alexander
Leaders Know: Delegation
The healthy leader ponders the tension, and looks for ways to give away responsibility. The healthy leader actively pursues delegating.
Ben Marshall
4 Downsides of “This Is the Most Important Message Ever!”
Here are four downsides to every message, announcement, meeting, or event being the most important one in human history, ever.
Eric Geiger
New to Ministry? 5 Things You Should Know and Do
Are you new to ministry? If so, there are some things that you should know and do.
Brandon Kelley
5 Common Objections to Change and 5 Ways to Lead Through Them
I’ve learned in leading change there are a few common objections to change. If you know a change is necessary, understanding why someone is objecting may help you respond accordingly.
Ron Edmondson
7 Ways to Make Strategic Decisions Quickly
Strategic decisions are a discipline and a practice; but leaders, the better decisions we make, the better our organizations will be. Let’s be strategic.
Ron Edmondson
4 Strategies to Help Leaders Develop Critical Thinking Skills
Are you a critical thinker? Think about it. Leaders need to cultivate and practice critical thinking skills.
Paul Greasley
Stop Dieseling & Speak to The Heart
Adding more words to the mix rarely results in saying something meaningful. Take these four steps seriously if you want to stop dieseling and speak to the heart.
Dan Lovaglia
The Challenge of Incompetence
If you remain in a leadership position long enough you will have to deal with incompetence in someone at some point. Whether that means reassigning someone, redefining their role, or letting them go, as a leader the only option not available is to allow the mission of the organization to suffer.
Jess MacCallum