Growth Is Hope (a Sweet Taste of the Future)
An update on my garden, and on areas I need to grow in personally.
Adrian Pei
Be one. Build many.
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Adrian Pei
How Would You Describe Leadership Integrity?
Leadership, at its best, inspires others toward what is true and beautiful. How do good leaders stay on track?
Paul Metler
When Your Needle Hits Empty
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28. Ministry hinges on leaders, but effective leaders are few and precious and many effective leaders fall. But before they fall, they burn out.
Steven Miller
The Idolatry of Missions
Missionaries are like the church’s Special Forces, right? They go into enemy territory, sometimes covertly, tearing down walls for Jesus. They have special training, preparing them to serve in the darkest places around the globe. Missionaries are on the front lines of the Kingdom of Heaven, right? I’m sorry, but no.
Jonathan Trotter
How the Gospel Frees Us To Risk
I want Christ, but I too often want Him as a kind of quantifiable spiritual asset, as something I can always check to be sure of just as I can check my bank account balance or my cholesterol level. I want what God has promised, but I want power of attorney to execute those promises when I’ve determined I need them. That’s not what the [...]
Russell Moore
Why We Make So Much of Jesus
Jesus Christ was the First. The Most. The Best. The Last. The Everything. Regardless of what they tell you, the Christian faith is not about love. Jesus. It’s all about Jesus.
Joe McKeever
Is Your Company’s Soul Healthy?
Healthy organizations need the tension between chaos and order. Every company needs both fire and water. Every company needs a healthy soul.
Paul Metler
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
Mental Health and Leading When You Are Unwell: Part II
Your mental health can determine your leadership effectiveness.
Sean Swaby
Mental Health: How to Lead Well When You Are Unwell: Part 1
Workplaces that support employee mental health are progressive. But what about the mental health of the leaders?
Sean Swaby
10 Reasons We Don’t Let Go
Jesus models for us a letting go of control, earthly power, and reputation. He empties Himself at the cross, trusting in the goodness and love of the Father. God intends that we follow the same path. Yet, in situations both the large and small, we find this incredibly difficult. Why?
Pete Scazzero
Three Temptations Leaders Must Fight Daily
John Owen strongly challenged: “Be killing sin or sin will be killing you.” Overcoming temptation is active, not passive. Here are three temptations leaders must fight against daily.
Eric Geiger
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
Recommitting to the Call
If you feel that this is the place God wants you to be at the moment, recommit yourself to your role and thank Him for being there for you. If not, ask God where He wants you to be.
Elaine Vitikainen
How to Rejoice Under Dark, Dark Clouds
For those of us who do know Jesus, be glad and sing praises, like Matthew Henry or Paul and Silas, no matter what’s happening “down here” in our lives. Remember, the sun is always shining above the clouds, and the steadfast love of our God will never cease.
Mark Altrogge
Struggling and Losing the Plot
I’ve been working with some leaders recently who are persevering through perennial and seemingly unrelenting loss. Their hearts are asking, “Is the struggle God’s calling for my life? Is my job just to persevere?” It’s so tough. Yet I don’t think that the struggle is the sum total of God’s calling for any life. Yes, […]
Dorothy Stewart
How Attractive Are You as a Leader?
When we talk of attractiveness we usually think of our outward appearance, but of course our looks account for such a small percentage. Our attractiveness has much more to do with the depth of our relationship with God, the fruit of the Spirit growing from our lives and how we behave and interact with people.
Stephen Mayers
Mentoring for Kingdom Potential
The predominant image of leaders in Jesus’ time – not very different from our own time – was that they were egocentric, oppressive, and in charge. Perhaps this is why Jesus never used the word “leader” when referring to His disciples. It seems that the conventional leadership values in His time were not those Jesus […]
Rick Sessoms
What’s an “On the Level” Leader Worth?
It’s never too early or late to strengthen our commitment to becoming a God-honoring leader. Everyone impacted by our leadership, including us, will be so grateful we did.
Dan Lovaglia
3 Ways to Ensure Your Message Is Not Heard
The most important characteristic in effective communication and effective leadership is credibility. Just as people are unable to follow a leader they cannot believe or trust, a message will not be heard when it is delivered by someone who lacks credibility.
Eric Geiger