The basis for confidence in our ministries and the key that unlocks fruitfulness is the power inherent in God’s Word.
The questions pastors have typically revolve around three issues: How do I prepare my church for my retirement? What are some major financial issues regarding retirement? And, What do I do after I retire? Here are 10 tips that touch on those questions.
Richard Blackaby reviews, "Don’t Burn Out, Burn Bright: How to Thrive in Ministry for the Long Haul," by Jonathan Malm and Jason Young.
Being a workaholic can destroy your marriage. Whether you own your own business or you work for someone else, there is a danger. That danger resides in the fact that we all love to work. And frankly, dealing with work and succeeding at work is easier than working on your marriage.
The pressures of leading can create complicated, stressful situations that test you, but therein lies the opportunity to grow. Surrendering to the Holy Spirit on a daily basis will not only grow you as a Christian, it will develop you as a leader.
So over the years I’ve developed these 5 vacation rules that, if observed, make shutting off all the devices and truly taking a break easier. The first three help you prepare before you take a vacation. The final two work any time—even in the middle of a vacation that’s challenging you.
When we lead from the heart, we earn influence with others through relationship rather than authority. Relational leaders realize that title and position only get you so far, but the places you can take a team with relational influence are endless.
In this world and in our personal lives, how can we withstand the attacks of the enemy for such a time as this? How can we go forward in the midst of difficulty as we are being sanctified in the image of Christ?
Understanding this may relieve some of the pressure you've been feeling.
Some Christians might currently believe that the most relevant book in the Bible is Lamentations. Negative news reports outnumber good news about the church.
All God asks of anyone in the workplace is to be faithful and obedient to him. A perfect example of this is Moses.
There are many challenges that growing organizations face. But even in the happy land of having all the money and staff you could want, one persistent leadership challenge often remains: the ability to fully trust your team.
In this third installment we are going to look at finances and what is customarily the biggest budgetary item: salaries.
To introduce significant change, leaders must know when and how to cash in their “change chips”.
Being at wit’s end magnifies His name because He gets a chance to do what only He can do.
It’s time to do a self-check. Do you have a Paul in your life, a Barnabas in your life, and a Timothy in your life? Living with this level of intentionality as a Jesus follower will absolutely change your forward trajectory. It will change your life.
In a recent podcast interview with Chick-fil-A’s Trudy Cathy White, she told me about the importance of leaving a legacy.
Richard Blackaby reviews Jamie Winship's book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the liberating Truth of God.
Some give gifts because they want something in return. Others give because they have already received more than they could have asked for, more than they could have expected or hoped for.
Here's how neuroscience informs us about the downsides of moody leaders.
