Leaders bring peace into chaos. Leaders fight for reconciliation in broken relationships. They work diligently to build unified teams that pursue a clear vision. Leaders offer plans that best utilize the resources available to fulfill the mission. A disciple-making ministry that is lacking in peace will fail to glorify God or follow His purposes. OnContinue reading “Leadership Lessons from Israel: Shalom”
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Leadership Lessons from Israel: Hills and Valleys
We travel to unexplored places with expectations. As leaders, we anticipate what the next season or a new adventure may look like. However, the experience may unfold with a different view than our preconceived mental picture. In May 2015, I had the opportunity to join other leaders from the church I serve for two weeksContinue reading “Leadership Lessons from Israel: Hills and Valleys”
Leadership Lessons from Israel: The Experience
“The pages of your Bible are black and white until you visit the land of Israel. From that point on, you will read it in full color.” This was the description given to me by my Pastor and by several friends. I spent the majority of my days of May 2015 in Israel, hiking overContinue reading “Leadership Lessons from Israel: The Experience”
The Leader’s Greatest Investment (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
Leadership is not complete until someone walks in the footsteps of a leader. In the Bible, it was no coincidence that we see a marked change in the original disciples from the end of the Gospel according to Luke to the first few chapters in Acts. Out of genuine love for His disciples, Jesus trainedContinue reading “The Leader’s Greatest Investment (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
How Good Leaders Get Things Done (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
A vision without strategic goals is like an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter jet with no engine. It looks impressive but will never leave the ground. Every vision has logical goals to move a group one step closer to fulfilling the vision. A leader is one who humbly guides followers to develop, implement, and evaluate goals.Continue reading “How Good Leaders Get Things Done (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
How to Get People to Follow You (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
There are certain types of people you just do not want to be around for long. Their pessimistic and complaining attitude fails to motivate you. There are, however, people who inspire you to “Go for it” and seek to help you in any way they can. Leaders that inspire others honor Christ by empowering thoseContinue reading “How to Get People to Follow You (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
Trust Me… (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
How much you trust someone shows the depth of your relationship. Would you trust a stranger with your credit card? Surely not. Would you trust your teenage kids to stay at home for a weekend while you are on vacation? Maybe. Can you trust God to fulfill his promises? Absolutely. In many cases, trust isContinue reading “Trust Me… (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
Can You See to Lead? (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
A leader without vision is a poor leader, at best. I am not talking about eyesight. I am speaking of vision that comes from God to lead His people. A leader has a keen sense of direction that comes from the ultimate Guide- the Holy Spirit who lives within every follower of Jesus. The visionContinue reading “Can You See to Lead? (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
Everyone Leads Others, Somewhere (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
Mankind was created by God to follow the One True God and to lead others. From the sixth day of creation, God has placed man in a place of leadership. God works in miraculous ways when the people whom He has gifted and called fulfill their potential. Leadership begins with Christ-honoring integrity. With willing followers,Continue reading “Everyone Leads Others, Somewhere (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
Is Your Church Winning? – a book review
What does the sport of wrestling have to do with church? Pastor Jim Putman would give the answer of “everything” in his book, Church is a Team Sport, because people understand sports better than they do church. Putman was a three time All-American collegiate wrestler who came to Christ after college. For ten years, heContinue reading “Is Your Church Winning? – a book review”
Shepherding Well 