Leaders

Christian Celebrity Culture

I could write for a week on this topic, but these four thoughts are enough to ponder. Examine your own life to see if you are drawn to power, or people. I hope it’s the latter.

Stephen Vaughn

"If only my people would just do what I ask!" I've heard too many leaders utter those words and then, in their frustration, implement solutions that don't seem to make things better. Maybe leaders can sharpen their approach with a simple shift in the question they ask themselves.

Corey Olynik

Would Jesus Overturn Your Temple Table?

We have all staked out our plot in the Temple grounds, so to speak. Carefully set up our ministry tables in a manner befitting someone of our experience and training. If Jesus made a surprise visit, would ours be one of those tables upended, its contents scattering about the floor? Or would He simply smile approvingly as He reviewed each [...]

David Goodman

Remember the Pivot Points in Your Journey of Faith

Your pivot points can provide great encouragement to others who are facing their own. Bear witness to the plot line that marks your journey. They are the handprints of God on your life. Honor Him by telling of His faithfulness.

Scott Rodin

The Power of Focus

Proper eyeglasses or contacts can help correct the first challenge. The second challenge requires a different kind of prescription. Greater focus begins with a couple of essential steps.

Paul Metler

The Expanding Leader

For the Christian who leads in a secular environment the question isn’t, Does self-promotion mean you aren’t being humble? ‒ the question is, Can you be humble in any position you occupy?

Jess MacCallum

Do You Teach the Fear of God to Your Flock?

We, the church leaders, teach so many truths such as salvation, victorious Christian life, worship, prayer, evangelism, giving to the Lord etc., to our congregations, but do we teach them the fear of God?

Abraham Jebaveeran

4 Ideas to Lead from Strength

Leading from strength means progressively moving toward convergence with your “life message” and “life mission.” How confident are you in knowing your spiritual gifts and natural talents?

Tom Horn

How to Be Joyful in Your Leadership

As a biblical leader, I choose to model joy for the people I lead. By choosing to model joy, I hope my colleagues can see “work” and “vocation” as synonyms for joy.

James Bruyn

Have You Heard His Voice?

We may think we were searching for Jesus, but He was the one who sought us.

Mark Altrogge

Daring to Be Vulnerable

When people are facing extreme problems, their organizations often embody those same challenges. The Coalition of Women Living with HIV and AIDS was one such agency. Having grown quickly, but haphazardly, it was on the brink of tearing itself apart. This is the story about the power of forgiveness to resolve conflict and bring positive [...]

Joyce Mataya

Biblical Values That Create Raving Fans

Satisfied “customers” – Despite the many books and blogs, conferences and coaches that offer opinions on this topic, this holy grail still eludes the grasp of most companies. Why? Perhaps, the most effective solution is not found in organizational leadership, but spiritual leadership. What we need is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians [...]

Robert Netzly