In nearly every leader there is a clock, a sense of pressure that “drives us” to speed up and move quickly. Quick, get the ministry started. Quickly get it better. It’s about those outside of our walls so let’s move faster, do more, press harder! But what if God is moving us to accelerate by slowing down? The Lord… Read more »
“I’m not tired!” said by a toddler as they are carried by a parent to bed. The child is unaware that they are beyond tired, tense and frustrated. This is typical of every child. It is not uncommon for adults either! Adults can be unaware of their emotions, unaware of their anger, not in touch with their frustration, hurt, defensiveness,… Read more »
I have the privilege of working with many great leaders. None look alike. Various personalities, gifting and history, but all with a fierce heart for the Lord. Recently one of those leaders was walking through a season of downturn, and was processing all of the crazy that Satan speaks in those seasons. This is a letter to that leader. May… Read more »
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” That is an often quoted word from a leadership consultant. But here’s the problem. It would seem that we hear the leadership “quip” and even quote it. Wouldn’t it be more effective to utilize this insight in our leadership? Working with spiritual leaders we discover that we can so easily be swept into the hottest… Read more »
It happens all of the time. Someone is hurting, overcome in anguish and loss, and the natural response is “Don’t feel that way.” Haven’t we discovered that feelings are not so easily controlled? Don’t feel that way? Too late, I already do! What happens next can be classic. When another does not “receive” our encouragement we can begin to experience… Read more »
The larger the “organization” the more challenging it can be to lead. And the more challenging the leadership the more likely the leader will shift from leading to frustration, hurt, despair or anger. And then the next step. Perhaps resignation, but likely before that step is another… a demand for power and powering up. The chaos of an organization, particularly… Read more »
Cultures (and generations) collide, as we know so well. Perhaps the clearest evidence of this in the church is in the arena of music. Music is, at the heart, an expression of culture. That could give us insight into why when the music is changed or rejected, people experience loss and even feel criticized. Cultures collide, but they also connect,… Read more »
Joshua 3 Joshua is now leading. The Lord has encouraged him. The people have encouraged him. The word has spread and the people have been given time to get ready. Now the moment begins. What are the leadership insights from this chapter? Communication- went throughout the camp Setting the stage for the Lord to move call to preparation (spiritually) Clearly… Read more »
Joshua 1-2 Authority How does Joshua gain authority? He earns it in his serving with Moses. Leadership can be given, but if not at first it is eventually earned when people see the heart(s) of the leader(s) over time. Joshua was viewed as serving with Moses, serving Moses, and connected to the move of God How can you, and those… Read more »
Leadership is influence. When leaders lead, others are influenced…for good or bad. The source of that influence is the focus of this lesson. Leadership begins when we lead ourselves, when we live a life worthy of our calling and lead out of that inner world. Here is a frightening truth: THE FOLLOWERS ALWAYS EXPERIENCE WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE… Read more »