Whether you’re an architect, an entrepreneur, a pastor, or a marketer, achieving mastery of your craft is hard. Really hard. But is it worth it?
Can you preach to everyone? No. You need to know your local audience, get their attention, and then preach God’s Word. And thanks to digital tools, you’ll reach a greater audience as God’s Word has a way to exceed expectations!
When leading to empower, there are three tasks the leader is to personally undertake for the growth of those he is leading.
Rather than dwelling on the comparisons between genders, it's time for us to embrace our unique gifts and strengths and show up confidently, regardless of who is in the room. Let's explore five steps that will help us show up more confidently in any setting.
Having church services outside? Before you start, keep this in mind.
What about your legacy? What will your great-grandchildren say about you 100 years from now? You may never be close to them, and maybe they won’t be able to recall your first name years from now, but they will stand in the shade of the trees you plant. You have no idea how much influence your life will have on future generations.
Are you in a waiting season? Wait. Tell God all about your troubles. Know that he knows. Trust that he will guide and provide. Keep waiting until God says, "Go."
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.
The Lord has called each of us to use our chosen vocations in intentional ways to win the respect of outsiders, to preach the gospel, and to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Let that truth and Paul’s example challenge and inspire you as you go about your work today!
“What is the future of work at church?” As church leaders ask that question, the answer becomes clearer and more relevant. We are watching closely the future of work beyond churches. Based on what we see at this point, we can offer 10 realities for church leaders and members.
Whether or not your new leadership vision will fall flat, or will generate wild fanfare, has less to do with the vision itself, and more to do with how you go about casting the vision.
Talking a benefit will cut through the noise.
We weren’t created to work or do life alone.
Unfortunately, many leaders don't articulate what is important. Or why. Or what to do about it.
It is not uncommon for people to use the words mission and vision interchangeably. However, they do not mean the same thing.
In leadership, your ability to thrive under pressure is determined by the clarity of your default setting.
If you’re like me, you get a lot of ideas and even a few dreams. But how do you if any of your ideas and dreams are actually from God?
God’s Holy Spirit moves in a variety of ways. Therefore, to evaluate the authenticity of spiritual events, it is helpful to review some genuine characteristics that were common in past events.
A new day has arrived. Our Father in heaven meets us here and provides all we need for our moments and our days.
Is the culture bad because its people are disengaged? Or are your people disengaged because the culture is bad?
