Leadership may require going beyond normal performance levels, up to "11," in certain situations such as facing extraordinary challenges, breaking a cycle of routine, or seizing opportunities. Effective leaders know when to push their team to their highest potential.
There are some people who cultivate wisdom that makes everything they contribute to better. If you can bring this to the table on the majority of your days, you will bring more than most people.
Small-town churches like Ninevah Christian Church in Kentucky and Carpenter's Christian Church in Harrodsburg have experienced remarkable growth and are making a significant impact by reaching hundreds to thousands of people.
For many leaders, we feel overwhelmed. We find ourselves incredibly busy but rarely productive. There are endless possibilities of what we could do, but discerning what is the right thing to do is much more difficult.
Church leaders should master communication skills like active listening, clear messaging, empathy, effective speaking, and digital proficiency to connect and inspire their congregation effectively.
God's presence in the workplace is sacred, impacting all aspects of life. Understanding and following God's ways is crucial for success and leadership. Knowing His ways leads to life and stability for both leaders and those they work with.
God loves it when our hearts mirror his. He loves it when we do what he does. He loves it when, as the old song says, we look full in his wonderful face.
Focus on planning for the future and staying present today to avoid worry about tomorrow.
Expressing gratitude is a powerful act. We must acknowledge kindness and share appreciation daily.
Life is full of surprises and setbacks. If you react with anxiety or anger, you become vulnerable. Instead, walk in the Spirit and abide in Christ. Many believers live no differently than the world, but God offers us so much more—if we will slow down, lean in, and remain in Him.
Pastors prioritizing their families as their first ministry is important. There is deep pain and neglect experienced by some pastor's spouses. Pastors must balance family and church responsibilities to effectively care for both.
The leader who leads by intimidating others can hinder personal growth and innovation. It limits creativity, stunts personal development, and impedes originality. True leaders must strike a balance between learning from others and developing their own unique voice and ideas.
Pastor Mark Beeson emphasizes the importance of being a cheerleader for volunteers, offering gratitude and encouragement to uplift their spirits. Acknowledging volunteers' service can deposit hope into their hearts.
Being formed by the Spirit using scripture requires more than a quick reading to check an item off a to-do list.
As Christians in the lent season, we have many opportunities to reflect more deeply upon Christ's sacrifice and resurrection.
Celebrate actions, not just numbers. Reinforce values by ringing the bell for kindness, teamwork, and encouragement. Leaders shape culture by what they celebrate.
It's crucial to not only study the Bible for wisdom, but also to cultivate a personal relationship with God, as Jesus highlighted in John 5:39-40. We should be careful not to become "Bible-worshippers" instead of "God-worshippers."
Many owners and executives want to grow. But businesses that grow rapidly without focusing on business stabilization—solid operations, stable management, and profitability—often find themselves looking impressive but lacking true value.
Maintaining long-term passion in leadership can often be a challenge. Initial passion may come from first experiences and new endeavors, but substitutes like caffeine, overscheduling, hype, time off, and new interests can't sustain it.
God uses both large and small churches. Compassion Christian Church thrives through faithfulness to the Gospel, community reflection, trend discernment, long-term ministry, and evangelism-inspiring discipleship and missions.
