In the past, I’ve made the case for why Christians should focus on pursuing mastery of one thing at a time vocationally and what we should be looking for in our “one thing.” But how you can achieve mastery of your craft for the glory of God and the good of others?
The question was straightforward: What are some of the most difficult things you have done in ministry?These 20 difficult challenges are listed by the frequency of the responses.
When leading to empower, there are three tasks the leader is to personally undertake for the growth of those he is leading.
Jesus wanted this lawyer to know baselines are starting lines, not finishing lines. The only finish line is when we arrive in the place of perfect peace and rest.
It has become increasingly common these days not only to argue the merits of a viewpoint but to denigrate opponents’ character. It is perfectly appropriate to argue the pros and cons of each view. But castigating opponents’ character, smearing their reputation, and spreading falsehood and unsubstantiated rumors does not strengthen one’s case.
Whether in marriage, or athletics, or in the workplace, not much of value will be accomplished without team members who are committed to doing what’s in the best interest of the team.
Here are 10 reasons why things are a bit harder for the church today.
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.
Do you ever feel unimportant in the Kingdom of God? There were times when I felt frustrated because I knew I had a call on my life to full-time ministry, but I was not a fit for being a church pastor. I also knew I was an entrepreneur. I could not reconcile the pull between the two.
Love is a powerful force most leaders leave in their back pockets.
The changes a leader brings about in an organization ensure that when life moves on, it doesn’t move past you and the people you lead. So how you do address opponents and dissenters who argue that the changes you’re making have ensured “it will never be the same again”? Here are five things that have helped me lead change:
Dr. Bob Whitesel shares a leadership lesson on leadership foresight and understanding the strengths of denominational affiliations.
I have interviewed nearly 100 Christians who are world-class masters of their crafts. When I’ve asked these people to describe how they discerned their “calling” or their “one thing,” their responses are remarkably similar. Nearly all of these masters tended to ask three questions throughout this process.
Here are five characteristics in a leader everyone is looking for when they make a hire or recruit volunteers.
One of the defining traits of leadership is the ability to "inspire a shared vision."
Has busyness crowded your schedule? Are you needing some margin and rest? Maybe it's time to slow down.
The challenge is that many people think they are a part of the solution when they are not.
When we forget to stop, slow down, and remember what is most important we are blind to what God wants us to see. Make sure your eyes are open to what really matters.
