I recently asked pastors how church members hurt them the most. It was amazing to hear these five responses repeatedly.
If a leader is wracked with insecurity, it won’t simply render them ineffective. It will actually undermine everything they have been attempting to build.While there may be no scientifically verifiable way to know for sure, these self-evaluation questions can give you a pretty good idea.
When leaders discover this dissonance between the identity offered to them and the one they have, they have two choices. One choice is to remain as is. The other choice is to grow.
Let’s get you prepared for change and uncertainty. Let’s help you understand what you can do to navigate the changes you will face. Never fear; you can always improve your capacity to navigate change. All it takes is a little work on your part. Study the strategies below, and the uncertainty you face as a leader will be easier to get through.
Some of our most important targets are related to emotions, feelings of well-being, and our inner thoughts. How many of these goals go unspoken because they don't seem to honor the most popular goal-setting advice? Here are a few ways to measure those seemingly hard-to-quantify goals.
Can you preach to everyone? No. You need to know your local audience, get their attention, and then preach God’s Word. And thanks to digital tools, you’ll reach a greater audience as God’s Word has a way to exceed expectations!
Leaders who excel in today’s ministry or marketplace constantly seek to add new insights to their leadership toolbox. Consider how these three brain networks can positively influence how you lead.
This is by no means an exhaustive list but provides an initial biblical framework for Christ-like character development.
I thought my prayers would change the people I was praying for. Do you know what I discovered? Prayer does change things. But it changed me first!
Dr. Richard Blackaby reviews "Lead Like It Matters: 7 Leadership Principles for a Church that Lasts," by Craig Groeschel.
How do you build your energy and maintain your daily drive?
Here's how passion and discipline combine to create an unstoppable leadership one-two punch.
In the past, I’ve made the case for why Christians should focus on pursuing mastery of one thing at a time vocationally and what we should be looking for in our “one thing.” But how you can achieve mastery of your craft for the glory of God and the good of others?
The praise of man and the scorn of man are two sides of the same coin.
The question was straightforward: What are some of the most difficult things you have done in ministry?These 20 difficult challenges are listed by the frequency of the responses.
When leading to empower, there are three tasks the leader is to personally undertake for the growth of those he is leading.
Jesus wanted this lawyer to know baselines are starting lines, not finishing lines. The only finish line is when we arrive in the place of perfect peace and rest.
It has become increasingly common these days not only to argue the merits of a viewpoint but to denigrate opponents’ character. It is perfectly appropriate to argue the pros and cons of each view. But castigating opponents’ character, smearing their reputation, and spreading falsehood and unsubstantiated rumors does not strengthen one’s case.
Whether in marriage, or athletics, or in the workplace, not much of value will be accomplished without team members who are committed to doing what’s in the best interest of the team.
Here are 10 reasons why things are a bit harder for the church today.
