Leaders lead--nothing new about that statement. But there's an element of leadership that implies leading into new, uncharted territory. That uncharted territory is where we see the greatest breakthroughs as well as some of the biggest failures. Everybody wants the...
Have you ever noticed that the gap between what we learn and what we apply is often like the Grand Canyon? Why is that? While you could easily argue that it's impossible to do everything you learn, it is also true that most of us could do better at closing our...
Author and pastor of Willowcreek Community Church, Bill Hybels makes a great statement in his book, Courageous Leadership. He says, "The church must come to grips with the fact that the gift of leadership is the catalytic gift that energizes, directs, and empowers all...
The church today has evolved into a complex system of programs designed to meet needs and help people. Many of these programs were started with a clear vision, and many of them remain true to their original purpose. However, like so many organizations, churches often...
Most people in society would quickly deny that they worship a false god. While we may not worship statues, many other possessions and practices have captured our hearts in a posture of worship. It doesn't take long for money, jobs, hobbies, fame, reputation, and stuff...
Young leaders are full of energy, vision, passion, and faith. Identifying emerging leaders is essential to building good teams, and established leaders play an instrumental role in their growth and development. After 20 years of leading, here are a few tips I'd like...
In a recent post I shared three questions to help you discover your passion. This is a helpful process to put you in touch with your deepest passions. But what do you do when your passion begins to wane? How do you get it back...or should you get it back? The truth is...
I've spent a good deal of time helping people discover how God wired them and how they could use their unique design to make a difference in the world. It's no secret that to find your "place of service," you must understand your gifts, abilities, skills, personality,...
A great deal rides on a leader's ability to cast vision. Not only must leaders capture a vision, they must effectively communicate the vision in such a way that they inspire teams and catalyze forward movement in organizations. Unfortunately, leaders tend to...