Tag: Leadership

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.

In a time of so much uncertainty it’s comforting to know there are some rock-solid, absolutely guaranteed, methods to destroy the culture of whatever it is you’re leading. Here they are. Try them out!

By definition, leaders have too many responsibilities on their plate. This is what distinguishes leaders from non-leaders – the ability to think it through...

The most important characteristic in effective communication and effective leadership is credibility. Incredible passion cannot overcome a lack of credibility. Sound logic, as important...

Every decision you make, and every risk you lead your organization to take will require an investment of some of your leadership equity (the trust people place in you). Here are five thoughts on how to do it right.

The best leaders I know keep growing. They never settle for mediocrity. They look for and tackle challenges that stretch them beyond their own...

“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also MEMBERS OF HIS HOUSEHOLD.” (Ephesians 2:19) When the apostle...

As God’s people, we are to live the reality of who He has declared us to be. He has rescued us and given us...

Recently I participated in a leadership retreat near Lake Michigan focusing on renewal. The purpose of the retreat was to teach how to offer renewal...

Another week passes, and another painful story about a prominent pastor surfaces. The details vary, but I’ve noticed one common theme. It seems that...

When you are suffering, how do you think God responds to you? Do you imagine Him saying something like: “Hey, buck up. It doesn’t...

Fervent, focused prayer is a leader’s greatest asset and primary protection against spiritual attack. Leaders and their families and ministries need to be surrounded...

Resting in the Gospel; Fighting for Holiness It never fails! You see a documentary of Mother Teresa, you hear your pastor talk about his devotional...

Our car had broken down. It was just before Christmas Day. Passers-by crowded around. The driver had just stopped briefly to buy something and...

Reflections on the article, These Are the Long Term Effects of Multi-tasking. If you are taking a mini-break from one of your multiple unfinished tasks...

My last post, “Why the Missional Movement Will Fail” caused quite a stir and the overwhelming response seemed to require a follow-up post. So...

Childish and childlike are similar words with vastly different meanings. The former encapsulates all the worst things about children – petulance, immaturity, obnoxiousness, selfishness,...

Mentoring is usually concerned about mentoring younger leaders. Mentees are seeking for guidance and coaching from senior leaders as they face new challenges and...

Most leaders I know are wrestling with time. To be more accurate, they are actually wrestling with priorities. We have time for a lot of...

“Why are we always the last to leave?” Kids in church leadership families ask this question every week. They typically don’t mind showing up early...