Imagine if you could somehow really tell if all the leadership books you are reading and the seminars you are attending are paying off.
My Dad said, "Jim, it's all great, the ministry stuff you are doing in the community, but I'll believe it's true when I see you living it out at home."
The different hats pastors wear do not fit equally well on every pastor. Different callings, skills, and abilities make some hats fit better than others. Learning to change hats is a challenge.
Spiritual authority is derived from worship. Who or what we worship has our permission to rule our hearts and give us power.
Would you like to radically transform your experience with conflict at work (or even at home)?
What is our motivation for wanting to be a leader?
Some organizations have mission statements. Others have a mission. Some churches have vision statements. Others have a vision.
There are appropriate times to engage in robust theological debate. There are also times when we must enlist every available Christian to help stem the tide of darkness.
Like all things, workplace joy takes consistency of intent and dedication. Here are four things I've experienced in my career that affected and promoted joy.
If you have ever worked with people, you have experienced conflict. It's almost impossible to work alongside, with, or for someone and not bump heads or disagree on something.
The first reason is that if you're not growing as a leader, your organization won't grow.
While old age may be beyond the control of church members and leaders, geriatrophy can be successfully treated if the community has retained a portion of its younger generations.
Far too many churches are handling designated giving in ways that can get them in trouble.
Overall, it takes more nerve to lay something to rest than it takes to start something new.
The voice on the phone said, "We'd like you to work with Bill. He's one of our supervisors. He has problems working well with other people."
Loving, judging and truth-telling are critical aspects of effective biblical leadership. But how do we balance them correctly?
What is your tendency in conflict?
Whether at home or in business, conflict is unavoidable.
Will you allow your team to give in to their excuses, or will you help them create opportunities?
Whether you lead in ministry or any kind of organization, Solomon has some great advice (and I paraphrase): “Be nice. But sometimes don’t be nice.”
