Competencies

What are the core values for teachers and preachers of God’s Word? I have spent a great deal of time considering that question. The...

Smartphones are indispensable for today’s leader, yet smartphones get us off track as well. On the plus side, multitasking is phenomenally enabled by those...

Recently, I was sitting in a restaurant with a group of friends. One of my friends left his reading glasses in his car. When...

I spent December quietly at home with the intention of getting much-needed perspective on the next season of my life. I was aware of...

The late, great Elmore Leonard (Get Shorty) was once asked why so many people like his novels. He answered, “I leave out the parts...

Steward leaders must understand the significant impact they have on their organizational culture. To help us think about that impact, consider the concept of...

Wise leaders encourage their teams to solve their problems with their own insight rather than with the leader’s insight. When a staff person or...

Recently, I outlined what it takes to hire and retain the best talent. It is all about the culture, the job description and the initial screen. The culture...

I’ve been in vocational ministry over 38 years and my leadership roles have included my role as singles pastor, discipleship pastor, associate pastor, teaching...

I spend a lot of time with missionaries, and they always challenge me and stretch me. Frankly, I wish I had spent more time...

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...

How do Christians learn how to live a God-inspired life? Sixty years ago, the answer was clear: Actively participate in the worship, study and...