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How often have we been challenged by the “problem of evil”? If there really is a “God,” then why is there so much suffering and evil in the world? In fact the existence of evil, and our distress over the unfairness of it – this angst over evil ‒ is a strong evidence that there is a powerful God who cares!
Jim Brenneman
It takes a significant amount of work to develop these unifying characteristics in a team, but an effective team is worth the work.
Malcolm Webber
In ministry, innovation can be a great thing when utilized to reach and serve people. But like all great things, innovation can become an idol—something that ministry leaders seek as an end in itself. When innovation becomes the goal, it has moved from tool for reaching people to an object of affection. How do we know the difference?
Eric Geiger
Join Brent as he breaks down the 18 Principles of Healthy Leader Development in Season 2.
Brent Hoover
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
We won’t always get the details of culture right. Yet, when our attitude is humble and Christ-like, allowing the Holy Spirit to spur our internal GPS to “recalculate” over and over, when we let the client lead, rather than our culturally bound expectations, there is grace and transformation ahead!
Tina Stoltzfus Horst
Dive into 1 Peter with us in this excerpt from Encouragement to Suffering Saints by Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
Burnout is not an uncommon problem in our churches and nonprofits today. You may have had a similar experience. Matt shares five things that he has learned as he has wrestled with burnout and has found a far healthier alternative.
Matt Parker
Fall follows Summer, which follows Spring and time marches on just as God designed. He limited time for us in set hours in a day, and set days in a week. We think there are not enough hours in a day, but God knew before He created time how mankind would use it. Scott discusses some poignant points about time management, and notes that [...]
Scott Rodin
Visionary leaders create hope and possibility. They appeal to people’s dreams and goals. They define a preferred future. The better a leader is at casting a compelling vision, the more influence they wield.
Jenni Catron
Join Brent as he breaks down the 18 Principles of Healthy Leader Development in Season 2.
Brent Hoover
Despite the team’s initial desire to keep the positive momentum, avoid further anxiety and move on, the dissenting voice forced us to slow down. It turned out to be a gift as we got to grips with heartfelt issues.
Dr. Stanley Arumugam
In today’s western church, if you want to grow in Christ, you are typically directed to study more. The only difference between the church and other educational institutions is that nobody graduates from the church. The church needs leaders who don't write and speak and teach for a living to step up and put some action to their faith.
Rick Sessoms
The sixth part of our training for building healthy leaders, led by Robert Walter.
Robert Walter
If I would not have mustered the courage to risk my comfortable life and pursue my calling, I would have missed seeing what God had been orchestrating all my life.
Paul Sohn
The health and growth of an organization or church depends on every member taking responsibility for the whole – and healthy followers will do so in eleven primary ways.
Malcolm Webber
Gratefulness expressed to others is not only biblical, but it brings with it many practical personal benefits as well. Science is now telling us what the Bible has for centuries: showing gratitude, saying thanks, and affirming others is really good.
Charles Stone
Join Brent as he breaks down the 18 Principles of Healthy Leader Development in Season 2.
Brent Hoover
How do we not constantly compare our circumstances to others’ when everywhere we look, every form of media we engage and virtually everything in our consumer society is designed to make us discontent?
Skye Jethani
Dennis Fletcher