In challenging times, leaders are called upon to exhibit inspiring levels of courage. But finding the ways to develop such courage can be a leader’s greatest challenge.
If you are a pastor, you will periodically receive anonymous letters from critics. How should one respond to criticism like this? Should we write them off immediately?
What is calling? What does it mean to be called by Jesus to our work?
Here are five ways to assess your current rhythm with suggestions for establishing next steps toward a new rhythm that’s effective for your local church:
Leaders, you have to learn new disciplines to lead your team to new heights. In my experience climbing the mountain and working with leaders at organizations of all sizes, I can share seven key disciplines leaders must embrace to lead others to their vision.
When you and I can see how certain patterns of thinking trip us (and others) up, progress becomes easier. Here are four types of thinking that could sabotage your leadership and have often tripped up mine.
So, if our job can give glory to God, no matter what that job is, does that mean that our interaction in a "secular" environment can impact the lives of pre-believers? I think so.
Jesus made it clear that he won’t force his best on us. He also described how life involves choices. Not everyone chooses well. I pray that in the days ahead you will choose the narrow way. Perhaps the hard way. But the path that leads to life.
Some dreams are fulfilled quickly. Some take a little longer. God-sized, God-given dreams may even take longer than our lifetimes to complete.
What is the purpose of building a business, working a register, or planning an event if those actions don’t lead to an opportunity to share the gospel?
Here are some questions that I think are interesting. They help us clarify what we are trying to achieve. I’d encourage you to set aside a few minutes and chew on these. I suspect they’ll give you a different perspective on what you’d like this year to be about.
How many of you would like to know the will of God for your life? When people ask me that question, I have a simple answer: just be salt and light. In a bland and dark society, make sure you stand out and are different.
The art of negotiation is a critical skill for a leader. You’re always wheeling and dealing in a good way, trying to make things better for yourself and those you lead.
Let’s look at that one key factor that most often determines success in church consultations. You might be surprised.
Jesus never intended for the church to be a subculture but, rather, the counterculture. The church was not meant to assimilate itself into society, but to change society by transforming its cities.
Here are 10 life lessons learned I’ve learned during the past several months of my very busy season of life.
Leaders solve problems. And whatever problem you’re facing, clarifying your thinking is always the first-step to move you towards a solution. Such clarity of thought became something of a lifeline when I encountered a serious problem in a small airport in an impoverished country in east Africa.
I think it comes down to this one thing: can you be a pressure-washing expert and a pastor, too? Is there a ministry in pressure washing people's stuff?
Dreams often take a long time to come to fulfillment. God’s Dreams, like Joseph’s, are worth the wait, however long they take.
Our guest today is best-selling author and podcaster, Chris Bolinger. In addition to his duties as the co-host of the Throwing Mountains podcast, Chris is the author of the popular devotional titled, Daily Strength for Men -- which has sold over 300,000 copies.
