When the unexpected happens, you can respond on these five ways to stay faithful and make the next wise decision.
Every leader should be clear on his or her true-north values. Such values aren’t the essential values every believer should embrace like keeping the 10 commandments, obeying the golden rule, or living out Jesus’ great command and great commission.
When we totter on the precipice of burnout, what can we do? As I’ve faced those times during my ministry, I’ve learned a few ways that have helped me dig out.
Do you wonder if you have margin in your life? Here are 10 signs that may indicate you lack margin and 5 steps to gain more of it.
I’ve learned the effects of decision fatigue by experience. I’ve found that these indicators help us recognize it.
Since every leader will face difficulty, what can we do to become more resilient? Consider these five practical steps you can apply in your life and leadership to ‘bounce back’ more quickly.
Ending your day well might be the key to beginning the next day well.
As our bodies age, so do our brains. Fortunately, we don’t have to let our brains atrophy as we age. Here are some choices we can make to help keep them sharp.
This process to improve personal productivity seems so simple that it seems simplistic. But, that’s its beauty. Less is often more. Simple is often better.
Here's how neuroscience informs us about the downsides of moody leaders.
Because we don’t want to disappoint, we often say, “Yes,” and later regret it. In this post I suggest 5 ways to gracefully say, “No.”
When you attempt to do two things simultaneously that requires the focused attention of the executive center of our brain (the pre-frontal cortex), like listening to a podcast and answering email at the same time, it's not good for your leadership.
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.
Great leaders lead by influence and likeable leaders influence others better. Their character, competencies, and relational skills or lack there of, can determine their leadership effectiveness. And as a pastor, perhaps my relational skills influence my leadership impact the most.
How can we bring joy back into our leadership? I believe becoming more grateful can help…a lot. Consider these four ways to become a more grateful leader.
I believe that small choices that may not seem overtly spiritual can become ways we can encourage ourselves in the Lord. Here are three ways to defeat discouragement.
When we pastors love God and love others well, we extend those same graces to people in our churches. So how can we encourage our church to make our job joyful and in doing so fulfill Hebrews 13:17? Consider these four suggestions.
These are considered the four hardest jobs: President of the United States, a university president, a CEO of a hospital, and a pastor. I have served as a pastor for over 35 years. It can be tough and pastors must care for their souls. Consider these 8 ways to refresh your tired soul.
When I’ve considered a new ministry change, I’ve sought answers to key questions. And over the years I’ve compiled this list of 27 questions to ask a search committee and/or your future boss.
Busyness can make life barren.
Have you ever felt the pull to full-time ministry work as a missionary or pastor? If not, you can still make a Kingdom impact without quitting your current job. In this eBook, you will learn the four essentials that can change your perspective of work, your workplace, and most importantly, your heart.
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