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”
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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)”
Spirit-Led Disciple-Making
Can I claim to be a follower of Christ if I choose to live for myself? I have no right to say that I am a disciple of Christ unless I possess the “mind of Christ.” (see 1 Corinthians 2:15-16 ) But the call of our Lord is no less than to die to selfContinue reading “Spirit-Led Disciple-Making”
A Quick Guide to Spiritual Gift Discovery
First of all, God is not playing a “hide and seek” game with spiritual gifts. It has been biblically established in the last post that every follower of Christ has at least one gift for the purpose of ministry in the Church. So how does God reveal these to believers? There are many theories thatContinue reading “A Quick Guide to Spiritual Gift Discovery”
What are Spiritual Gifts?
What is a “spiritual gift?” Some churches talk about these, others never mention them, and some talk about them all the time. Few issues have garnered more controversy in the Church than gifts of the Spirit. But what are they? Bruce Bugbee offers a definition of “what” for spiritual gifts as “Specially endowed abilities thatContinue reading “What are Spiritual Gifts?”
Eye-opening Change (5 Things Series)
What motivates people? Hundreds of millions of Americans will get up tomorrow morning and go to work to make some money. Others will head off to school to gain knowledge and job skills for a higher standard of living. But what motivates volunteers? Some lend a hand to others for self-satisfying reasons. Yet, the followerContinue reading “Eye-opening Change (5 Things Series)”
Feedback Friendly Leadership
Not everyone enjoys receiving criticism, but most appreciate some honest feedback. The encouragement and correction of others keeps our motives and our moves in check. We need people in our lives who will offer guidance in our weaker areas and an appropriate accolade when we “get it right.” Years ago, I bought an intriguing gadgetContinue reading “Feedback Friendly Leadership”
Is Training Required? (5 Things Series)
If mediocrity is good enough for you, then you can just skip this post. If, however, you want to see followers of Christ serving with joy and effectiveness in ministry, training is not optional. Most churches expect their pastors to have some level of formal training. To scan a listing of pastoral job openings, oneContinue reading “Is Training Required? (5 Things Series)”
Shepherding Well 