Life is emotional. But for those of us in ministry, it feels like it's even a little more emotional.
So you're frustrated in your job, ministry or organization.
The most effective leaders have longer tenures. Probably because they decided to grow rather than jump. What if the biggest person you hurt in your constant movement was you?
Focus on achieving more by implementing practical strategies.
If you're like me, you're already thinking about how to make the new year better than the current year. Here are five ways to kickstart your devotional life.
Ministry workers can face burnout during Christmas due to helping others celebrate. Prioritizing self-care helps stay connected to faith and loved ones.
Recognizing the signs of the need for change in an organization is crucial for leaders. Embracing change and demonstrating courage is key to navigating necessary transformations.
While there are as many ways to put a sermon together as there are writers, the method I outline is the method I almost always use. It works for preaching and conference talks.
Wise leaders learn that unchecked negativity can quietly sabotage teams and mission, and that confronting it with clarity, boundaries, and truth is essential to protect a healthy, Christ-centered culture.
Negativity is part of life and can impact your progress. Negative people can drain your energy, distort your focus, and hinder your growth if you don’t learn to recognize them early.
Negative feedback from positive individuals is valuable and helps in personal growth, while feedback from negative individuals can be less helpful and draining.
Effective leaders inspire action by creating urgency, showing why the time to act is now, what benefits follow, and what’s at stake if nothing changes.
People often tune out information due to low urgency. Establishing urgency in communication prompts action.
Young leaders bring fresh vision, tech fluency, and unstoppable energy—ignoring them today means forfeiting your organization’s growth tomorrow.
So you might be a little insecure as a leader, but how do you change that? Here are five changes that can help you deal with lingering insecurity.
Insecure leadership often hides behind comparison, control, and competition, and recognizing it is the first step toward growth and healthy influence.
Others will value your time based on how you do. Recognizing and changing habits that don't value time is crucial.
To spark change in your organization, raise discontent with the status quo.
Blame feels productive, whether it’s pointed at others or ourselves—but it rarely leads to real growth.
Influence isn’t seized—it’s entrusted. The leaders we remember most aren’t the ones who made the most noise, but the ones who made others feel seen, heard, and lifted.
