Pastors, you are needed now more than ever! Your flock and your country need you to be faithful and hopeful. This is your opportunity to lead with courage and fulfill your assignment to exalt Jesus Christ.
My guess is deep down, you wish your church, organization or company were more united. And while leadership has always been hard, this particular moment makes it harder than ever.
For the last couple of months, I've listened as the Holy Spirit has put a phrase on my heart for the upcoming year of ministry.
While escaping 2020 has been a stated goal for many people, there will still be challenges in front of us as we move into 2021. Churches will be among the organizations to confront clear and present challenges.
During the pandemic more worship services, including holiday events, moved outside. And while the novelty of this attracted some, should these outdoor venues continue after the pandemic?
Why am I here? Am I really the right person for this job? Why am I so busy, so stressed, so tired?
"Does the Bible say I have to screen my investments?" is ultimately the wrong question. The right question is, "Am I loving God and loving my neighbor with my investment decisions?"
Coffee with our Father is the best way I know to begin the day. Listening for his wisdom, applying it to my plans, turning it into a prayer of commitment, and descending the stairs to serve under its direction is the best part of waking up.
I want to help Christians engage an outraged world with discernment and wisdom, seeing the world as the mission field to which God has called us.
The ability to think strategically is often viewed as esoteric and, perhaps, a complicated practice. In fact, strategy and thinking strategically should be very simple and tangible.
This decade will be the most opportunistic and pivotal time the God-assigned ambassadors to the United States of America have seen in almost 100 years.
Successful leaders set goals they can reach. As you look to accomplish yours, you'd be wise to follow Eliezer's example.
Has your life felt empty at times this past year? God can use voids, spaces, and loss in ways we can't understand.
Is the art of appreciation a part of your work style? What about your leadership style? Have you considered the value of your words to those you lead?
The biggest differentiator between those who were moderately successful in life and those who were highly successful is whether or not they had definable goals written down.
You have been navigating as a leader the last nine months in the midst of a pandemic that has affected your life in ways you would have never predicted coming into 2020.
How many New Year's resolutions have you started that never got much past February?
I asked pastors a simple question: "What are your prayers for your church for 2021?" I received hundreds of responses, but the answers were amazingly consistent.
Are you as ready as I am for 2021? Between the year that wasn’t, and the welcome turn of the calendar, there is one thing that can ground us in a healthier redemptive perspective.
According to experts, leadership will change more than you expect and much more than you're planning for.
