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Tweet I’ve learned through working with dozens of pastors and leaders, if we are not careful, leadership can become a game we play rather than a mission we live. Leader…
Tweet What’s the greatest killer of momentum? We often think it is a lack of vision. But, you can have the greatest vision ever and still see motivation dwindle and…
Tweet A young pastor was battling the leadership of the church to make changes. He felt part of his call to the church was to make changes, but every change…
Tweet I was at the last church I served for six years, and I started planning my succession the week I arrived. It’s an idea I recommend to others as…
Tweet Whenever I enter a new position, I want to be strategic. I’m having to live this advice again, but I’m trying to be strategic. The first couple years in…
Tweet Christian are called to walk by faith. Of course, this includes Christian leaders. A part of our calling in leadership means we won’t always know what the future holds,…
Tweet I’ve often wished I could say something to every leader. Some things I’ve learned the hard way. I often share things leadership should do, but today I thought I’d…
Tweet A number of years ago, I observed a characteristic in me I hope is not permanent. After our boys moved out of the house, we moved to a downtown…
Tweet With every team or organization I have led there have been people who get frustrated with someone else on the team. In full disclosure, sometimes others have been frustrated…
Tweet I was talking with a pastor who had been betrayed by someone in his church. He told him a secret in confidence and soon learned the friend had shared…
Tweet Whether or not you do New Year resolutions, we could all stand to improve some things in our life. And, if we do, I’m confident there are some new…
Perhaps it is the job I have now helping to improve the standard of leadership in our churches and ministries, but as I watched it this year I found some lessons in leadership.
I can imagine the “wonder†going on in Bethlehem shortly after the birth of Christ. There was great wonder in the naming of this baby. Jesus, which means “salvation of Godâ€, was not something someone like Joseph and Mary typically would have named their son. Talk about high hopes for your children!
It’s day 5 of our life planning series. This week we’ve attempted to take it step-by-step, in a simple format, to write a plan that will help us achieve some specific goals for the new year. If you missed any of these posts, be sure to catch up by reading:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Today we have our final step…and it’s a good one…in fact…it’s my favorite….