Jesus Encourages
Jesus gave Peter a do-over and he can do the same for you. In what areas do you need a do-over as His steward?
Howard Rich
Be one. Build many.
Howard Rich
The Key to Avoiding a Counterfeit Life
What does Paul mean by the term, “life that is truly life”? What other life would we seek to “take hold of”? The implication is that any other form of life that is not founded on generosity and a desire to be rich in good deeds is counterfeit life. That is a powerful and disturbing teaching. Are we willing to take it seriously? If so, we [...]
Scott Rodin
Take a Lesson from a Silly Goose
Leaders might learn a thing or two from a silly goose. Geese develop remarkable synergy, allowing them to fly as far as 1,700 miles without stopping. Flying solo doesn’t hit the mark for geese; neither can leaders go it alone for their whole adventuresome journey.
David Goodman
Leadership Development and Ministry Effectiveness
Some gaps, like holes in rocky cliffs, cannot be closed. However, gaps in leadership competencies can be closed. Jesus’ model of investing in leaders worked. Sam shares three observations of how leader development tuned toward leaders’ own context increases effectiveness, which makes it an excellent investment.
Samuel Voorhies
Dennis Fletcher Cultural Models of Leadership
While many models of supposedly Christian leadership exist throughout the world they often spring primarily from the local culture. God identifies obedience and a heart after Him as keys to leadership that is pleasing to Him.
Jane Overstreet
4 Reasons Younger Women Need Older Women in Their Lives
Are you investing in the life of someone spiritually younger than you? Know that the young women in your church want, and need, you to be.
Melissa Meredith
Why Don’t We “Circle Back” More Often
Even if we make a mistake, it’s almost never too late to “try again.”
Adrian Pei
Are You a Shepherd Warrior?
We can’t fight all the time; we need time for refreshment and encouragement. The warrior becomes a shepherd through his or her love and affirmation of the sheep.
Stephen Mayers
We’re Called to Make Disciples, Not Converts
What if I told you that Jesus didn’t want us to win converts? What if I said that in all of Scripture we are never told to convert anyone? What if I proposed that people “accepting Jesus into their lives” does not fulfill our mission?
Tyler Edwards
Vision and Leader Development
I remember one leader admitting to me, “I would never want to work my way out of the job.” At the time, I was shocked. On reflection perhaps he was just being more honest than most of us dare. To create forward momentum we constantly need new people to step into greater responsibility. Cultivating leaders is critical.
Elaine Vitikainen
Growing High Performers
Great mentors share how they think rather than teaching people about what they do.
Corey Olynik
Are Leaders Born or Made?
The classic argument – nurture or nature – is well represented in leader development philosophies everywhere. We would all agree that some people are “born leaders,” but is it really that simple?
Malcolm Webber
7 Reminders About Workplace Leadership
Here are seven fundamental truths about God’s intention for the workplace.
Rob Streetman
Praying for Your Co-workers
Your prayer life will be enriched as you get to know the stories of the Christians in your workplace. Your faith will grow as they tell you stories of how God has answered your prayers for them.
James Bruyn
Followership
A true leader is one who helps those following Him to become like the ONE he is following.
Joe Holman
What No One Tells You about Being a Leader
Good leadership demands that we understand what we control and what we do not. Among numerous healthy reasons for this is so that when followers are playing the blame game, we are not drawn into an unhealthy discourse: both with others, and within our mind’s conversation.
Kevin Thompson
Having Our Way or Having Christ-Likeness
To know how much of the fullness of Christ in us can sometimes be hard to see or measure. What if we could see that our response in the face of hardship and injustice can give us a better glimpse at where we are in the process?
Deborah Chupp