The Lord’s Commandment
Malcolm’s thought for this week: What is the Lord’s commandment?
Malcolm Webber
Be one. Build many.
Malcolm Webber
Take Responsibility for Your Own Feedback
Without feedback, your growth as a leader is stunted. But what if your boss or leader does not offer feedback? Or not enough of it? Here are three places to find valuable feedback.
Eric Geiger
The 18th Camel
Many times, groups get “stuck” in the “desert of creativity” – going around in circles without any clear path toward fruitful collaboration. It is the job of the neutral facilitator to help their groups find common ground and move forward together. This is sometimes difficult, but other times it is simply a matter of helping people see [...]
Kärin Primuth
Dennis Fletcher How the Holy Spirit Works (from The Transforming Work of the Holy Spirit)
Discover a simple model of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives in The Transforming Work of the Holy Spirit by Malcolm Webber!
Malcolm Webber
Learning from Jigsaw Puzzles
We sometimes wish that everybody else in the church was "just like me," but the things that make us different are actually a blessing.
Alan Smith
A Leader’s Greatest Challenge
Understanding the number one reason why Christian leaders struggle and fail.
Scott Rodin
3 Common Ways Leaders Miscommunicate
Communication and leadership are intertwined and deeply connected. When leaders fumble in execution, culture formation, or rallying a team, the fumble is often in communication. Leadership mistakes are often synonymous with communication mistakes.
Eric Geiger
Ten Things That You Won’t Hear From Your Missionary
Here is what your missionaries will not tell you in their newsletters or at your church mission conference. Here is a little of the dark side of missions.
Joe Holman
Transformational Teaching – Part 2 – Video
Part two of our new video course on building your life and teaching!
Malcolm Webber
Community Is Essential to Building Leaders! Here’s How You Can Activate Transformational Communities.
The most effective leader development efforts are conducted within a living community of people in which the emerging leaders function and participate.
Malcolm Webber
The Goal of Gratitude
Like the commands in Scripture to love, forgive and serve, the instruction to give thanks does not depend on one’s feelings. It is something we are called to do whether we feel like it or not. In this way gratitude is a discipline.
Skye Jethani
Faith Walk
Reflection can be tough. Even though I had a great year, there are challenges I face daily. I have to make daily decisions to overcome my fears of abandonment and broken trust.
Alex Anderson
A Design for Participating in the Life of the Local Church
Do you struggle to participate in the life of the local church? This holistic design will help.
Malcolm Webber
Loosen the Ropes
Boss: "I wish my people would take more initiative, be more creative, get outside the box." Employee: "I wish my boss would turn me loose, untie my hands, let me show what I can do."
Corey Olynik
9 Questions to Determine if You’re a Christian Leader
Many of us find ourselves in leadership positions, but we wonder sometimes if we’re really leading. And, frankly, sometimes there are folks around us who also wonder if we’re leading. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to see if you’re really leading as a Christian leader.
Chuck Lawless
A Little Boy and the Septillion Stars
So, how big is the whole universe? Astronomers calculate that the edge of the observable universe is about 46.5 billion light years away. Does it make you feel small? Yes?! Though we are so small, still God can use any of us to lead others in accomplishing His great plan.
Jim Brenneman
Who Stole My Towel?
Currents not founded in Christ flow around us, pulling and pushing at our thoughts and attitudes. It is not the intent of the drifter to be carried away, but the consequence of not recognizing the presence and effects of currents.
William Frisbie
The Velveteen Leader
Would I go back to my first day as a pastor? I was pondering this the other day. After much thought, I concluded, Absolutely not. I wouldn’t go back if I could. I have learned a lot. The scars have taught me to walk closer with Jesus. I’ve seen enough of my weaknesses to not be surprised by them anymore.
Alan Briggs