Leaders are constantly in the crosshairs of criticism, and by virtue of their position, they can be easy targets for angry people.
Today we will spend millions of dollars to support missionaries around the world, but few believers will even cross the street to share the good news with their neighbors.
Who among us has not heard the expression, “God gave us two ears and one mouth, so that we could listen twice as much as we speak”?
As a parent, pastor, and former coach, I am always interested in ways leaders can help build cultures of respect among church members, teams, and children.
The tiny cracks and fissures in our moral foundation may seldom be seen by the outside world.
If you have started and failed to develop a consistent reading of the bible, I encourage you to give it another try.
It has been said that character is who you are when no one else is looking.
Pride can lead to embarrassing ends.
One of my favorite preachers is Steve Brown who was formerly a pastor at the Key Biscayne Presbyterian church in Florida. Steve is an author, speaker, and now a seminary professor.
Sometimes, it doesn't take much—just a thought—for God to use you.
Don't miss your Sunday ministry, as it may be the most important ministry you will ever have.
Unfortunately in most churches, men's ministry and events are the most sparsely attended events in the local church.
Cooperation is important in any working relationship, but collaboration is even more valuable.
Leaders need encouragement because it can be lonely at the top. Find some encouragement in this post.
We all know we need to be better listeners, but how? Let's look at what one experienced leader has to say about listening.
Your words of encouragemtn might be the words that can make a difference in one’s day and maybe even one’s life.
We all have made poor choices, and wrong decisions in our lives. But God can and will use even our poor choices and wrong decisions to bring us to the place where we are, a place where we now have the chance for recovery, and a new life with Jesus in control of their lives.
A few years ago I attended the funeral of a dear friend whose words back in 1969 changed the direction of my life and ministry.
We often compare ourselves and what we have with those who have more. As a result, we miss the best God has for us because we fail to appreciate the blessings we already have.
The late John Wooden was a basketball legend. He won 10 national championships, and today he is considered by most people to be the greatest basketball coach who ever lived. Coach Wooden used these thoughts to evaluate himself and improve.
