Good leaders make optimism an organizational priority. The people in the organization where you serve/lead will become more optimistic if they 1) are informed and involved, 2) feel that they have the power and authority to take action and 3) are committed to a compelling direction and inspiring vision. Good leaders stoke the fires…
Uzziah was a great king who ruled in Judah. He accomplished many, many things that can be read about in 2 Chronicles. However, 2 Chronicles 26:15b reads, “…And his fame spread far, for he was marvelously helped, till he was strong.” Till he was strong… There was a change that came in King Uzziah’s life.…
Here’s some characteristics of someone who is not a leader: They’re not a servant They’re not teachable They’re unjust in their dealings They’re not hospitable They have an unhappy family Steve Farrar, in his book Finishing Strong makes these observations from John’s account of Diotrephes in 3 John. This list is short – what else would you…
Here’s a quote from Charles Bridges’ book The Christian Ministry that addresses both the external and internal call to ministry. Bridges writes, The external call is a commission received from and recognized by the Church…not indeed qualifying the Minister, but accrediting him, whom God had internally and suitably qualified. This call communicates therefore only official authority.…
This post by Tim Challies nails it regarding men who may have the title pastor/elder at their respective church but according to Scripture, don’t fit the bill. 5 Ugly Qualities of the Anti-Elder December 1, 2014 It is tragic but undeniable: There are many, many people in positions of church leadership who should not be…
Always Take the High Road (taken from Bill Hybels book Axiom) When I was in my early twenties, I served as one of the youth leaders for a group called Son City. We had grown from a whopping attendance of twenty-five people to more than a thousand in less than three years, and God was…
Everyone has heard the phrase “perception is reality” and understands that’s it not a declarative statement about actual reality BUT the way an individual views something. For example, if someone thinks you were terse or rude in yours words when speaking to them then their perception is the reality in which they’re living in. To effectively communicate…
Leaders must never expect from others anything more than they’re willing to deliver themselves. They should never expect higher levels of commitment, creativity, persistence, or patience than what they themselves manifest on a regular basis…and if you cannot say, ‘Follow me,’ to your followers – and mean it – then you’ve got a problem. A…
Here’s several principles Colin Powell shares in his book It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership as well as some that Oren Harari shares in his book recounting Powell’s leadership (The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell): Be prepared to tick people off Establish trust Walk the talk Pick the right people Listen Be vigilant in…
Oren Harari in The Powell Principles: 24 Lessons from Colin Powell, a Legendary Leader shares a good word on establishing trust that’s essential for leaders to learn. People are inclined to trust those who… Are competent – individuals who have relevant knowledge and experience and can keep the organization whole and healthy Have character –…
Theology Along the Way 