We’ve lost our vision for how Christ would conduct ministry at work.
I was lacking self-awareness and it was impacting every area of my life.
Prayer confuses people. Some use it as a last resort.
So often, our focus centers on tasks rather than on relationships. Yet, the true value of our work is found in people.
Every pastor needs what I call “true north” values—core convictions we refuse to compromise even when external pressures tempt us to do so.
If ministry in this new season calls for a different kind of leadership, what are the skills that leaders need to master?
I am a great believer in "growing while you’re going," and "learning while you're listening."
Being known for something is important for a church.
This journey is not for the faint of heart.
What a wonder it is that something so complex allows us to see so clearly.
Identifying or clarifying vision often feels elusive, confusing or frustrating for many people. But, it doesn't have to be.
Failure is inevitable. We will all face a situation we cannot overcome.
While churches should not emulate culture for imitation’s sake, we can learn a lot about the mindset of those we seek to reach.
"Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth" (Numbers 12:3).
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).
When love is missing from the equation, we focus on the outcome at the expense of the people.
Some of the worst leadership decisions take place simply because the wrong person made the decision.
Choose being kind over being right, and you will be right every time.
There’s a lot of pre-planning and preparation needed to make it happen.
In most organizations, reading the values, vision, and mission statement feels like reading the back of a dinner menu.
