In this post I’ve created a simple self-evaluation for pastors to determine how much people-pleasing affects them.
For sure, I’ve made many mistakes. I hope I’ve learned from these mistakes more than I have repeated them.
Only do what produces results. Stop doing everything else.
Physical objects will break, be forgotten, neglected, outgrown, or thrown away … but love, time, and attention are an eternal investment.
The Prince of Peace will remove everything that prevents peace.
If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.
Too many pastors and ministry leaders are still operating out of an old paradigm.
There are times when we struggle to figure out what to do next. How do you put one foot in front of the other when you can’t even take the next step?
Every decision you make, and every risk you lead your organization to take, will require an investment of some of your leadership equity (the trust people place in you).
A leader’s ability to be externally clear in communication is a reflection of internal clarity of thought.
Unmet goals, putting out fires, staff issues, displeasing people, and general tiredness all contribute to discouragement. When it weighs us down, how can we dig out?
Your communication must be controlled by a predetermined and pre-approved communication strategy that calms messaging, and allows people to respond to the best ministry services for them.
True friendships don’t depend on your leadership. They depend on the relationship.
Aspiring for “excellence” can lead to an inspiring environment of achievement. But it can also lead to a neurotic atmosphere of fear.
If I’m honest, I love the idea of strategy but I don’t love the patience and discipline that strategy entails.
Someone once quipped, “Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be!” Still, while we may long for an old-fashioned Christmas, is it possible we are naively exaggerating the goodness of yesteryear?
The challenge is to discern these character flaws in a prospective leader before they’re put into a position of authority.
David Bowman has served in a variety of leadership positions and would describe himself as a life-long learner.
All of our words matter.
If I’m running a meeting, I set it up so it generates value. If I’m invited to a meeting, I won’t continue meeting with people if there isn’t value.
