Fear is a common companion for leaders, indicating progress and growth. Embrace fear to sharpen instincts, draw support, and stay humble.
My spirit is gentler, my mind sharper and my input more helpful if I show up rested and ready.
Not only did Nehemiah reject the privileges normally afforded to someone in his position, but he also used his personal resources to provide for his leadership team.
How important is it for a Christian to have sound theology? Isn’t it enough simply to demonstrate Christ-like love to others?
The Christian view of God's grace is a radical view. Just how radical? Think of it this way.
Effective communication is the foundation of successful church leadership. Here are some common communication challenges with practical solutions to overcome each.
True Christianity doesn't fit into a compartment. Because being a Christian is a personal attribute, an identity. It's a worldview that touches everything you do. It shows up in every interaction you have, no matter where you go.
Somewhere along the way, "church membership" became a dirty word. It became synonymous with controlling, domineering church leaders intent on keeping people in line.
The church ought to show Gen Z that their deepest desires can be fulfilled not on a smartphone but in a local church where people stand ready to embrace them, love them, and minister to them.
Constant news can be overwhelming, but it's essential to stay informed while balancing self-care and hope.
So, Jesus made time for self-care and he modeled self-sacrifice. How did he hold these ideas in tension?
Leaders and organizations develop patterns—habits in terms of our "posture" and how we move and get things done. The concept of leadership alignment plays a huge role here. The challenge is that we don't always recognize it.
Great ministry teams are creative. They generate new ideas to solve current ministry problems. Because our world is changing so rapidly, we must constantly seek to generate new God-prompted ideas.
Leadership may require going beyond normal performance levels, up to "11," in certain situations such as facing extraordinary challenges, breaking a cycle of routine, or seizing opportunities. Effective leaders know when to push their team to their highest potential.
There are some people who cultivate wisdom that makes everything they contribute to better. If you can bring this to the table on the majority of your days, you will bring more than most people.
Small-town churches like Ninevah Christian Church in Kentucky and Carpenter's Christian Church in Harrodsburg have experienced remarkable growth and are making a significant impact by reaching hundreds to thousands of people.
For many leaders, we feel overwhelmed. We find ourselves incredibly busy but rarely productive. There are endless possibilities of what we could do, but discerning what is the right thing to do is much more difficult.
Church leaders should master communication skills like active listening, clear messaging, empathy, effective speaking, and digital proficiency to connect and inspire their congregation effectively.
God's presence in the workplace is sacred, impacting all aspects of life. Understanding and following God's ways is crucial for success and leadership. Knowing His ways leads to life and stability for both leaders and those they work with.
God loves it when our hearts mirror his. He loves it when we do what he does. He loves it when, as the old song says, we look full in his wonderful face.
