Leadership is intentional and intensive. Leadership, over time, is about calendaring time with those we lead. If we are not with them, pouring vision and hope into them, celebrating and solving problems with them; eventually we will not lead them. Quality leadership is not done on the fly, but is intentionally thought through and intentionally scheduled. If you want to… Read more »
Culture and Ministry Ken’s sweet spot Ken’s stretched impact Ken’s challenging area Jeffery’s Sweet Spot Jeffery’s stretched impact Jeffery’s challenging area Macy’s sweet spot Macy’s stretched impact Macy’s challenging area Time——————————————————————————————–> As leaders, our lack of culture shift and cultural awareness often opens us to missing what is really going on and then we get “hooked” as leaders into the… Read more »
“You Can Grow a Church and Never Make a Disciple!” That statement by Mike Breen should send shock waves through the mind of every church leader – and yes, the statistics support this eye opening statement. Being a disciple is about following Jesus, and if we do that, we end up in some odd places – like at a party… Read more »
We often kick against the goads, thinking our calling is impeded by restrictions of place (being a slave, a small setting) or the restriction of others around us, a boss or leader, a family that seemingly stands in our way. “They won’t let me lead!” is often the heart cry. Yet we are so unaware that those impediments are in… Read more »
So many pushes and pursuits in leadership! So many skills to learn, projects to see through, conflicts to navigate. Skill is essential in leadership no doubt, but this is not the starting point. King David, in the Old Testament, was blessed and chosen not for his amazing skill. He was chosen because of his pursuit. He pursued the heart of… Read more »
The success of any body (or organization) always flows from the soul of the leader. Whatever is going on in the inner world of the leader absolutely shapes the body over time. Fear, passion, insecurity, and determination are inner qualities that eventually shape the leader and how the leader leads (makes decisions, chooses staff, etc). The success of the body… Read more »
The moment you step into your calling your whole life fills with majesty! Calling is an expression of the reality of Colossians 1:16, that everything and every person was created by Jesus and for a divine purpose! Calling is a way to gather up all of our life events, the strengths we have and the experiences we wish we did… Read more »