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September 11, 2021
HOW TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL (Part 2 of 2)

In part 1 of this series, we discussed why Jesus is the most important “ball” for leaders to keep our eyes on. Let’s talk about how to do that day by day. As we do, we’ll move toward the relational oneness Jesus invites us into in John 17 (see Malcolm Webber’s 3-minute teaching). A Tale […]

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July 20, 2021
How to Discern God's Still Small Voice

Quiet. Stillness. Listening. These aren’t words typically associated with leadership. For most of us words like busyness, charging ahead, and verbal communication characterize our days. While there’s a place for full schedules and important dialogue, there’s also a place for slowing down and listening to God’s perspective. It’s a place where silence becomes golden as […]

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July 20, 2021
How to Keep Your Sword Sharp

If you’re like most leaders, you hit seasons where your Bible-reading becomes dull. Or even nonexistent. Maybe it’s the extra pressure at work, a family illness, or the haphazard schedule of summertime or holidays. While these times are inevitable, our lapse in reading the Word doesn’t have to be long-term. We can choose – right […]

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July 13, 2021
Why Staying Off the Scales Is Good for You

It’s human nature and the nature of leadership to compare ourselves to other leaders. We plop ourselves on the proverbial scales and see how we measure up. The problem is, we’re never comparing apples to apples. And the bigger problem is, God doesn’t recommend it. Fortunately, He provides ample truth and wisdom to help us […]

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July 13, 2021
10 Ways to Defeat Discouragement

As leaders, discouragement can come at us from all directions. Income is down. Criticism is up. Piles of work are scattered all over the place. Before long, we realize we’re engulfed in a dark cloud. But here’s the deal – leaders regularly face a plethora of challenges. It’s not so much what’s happening around us […]

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July 13, 2021
What's Your Spiritual Love Language?

As a leader, our love relationship with the Lord is second to none. All of our other relationships and responsibilities flow from that one vital connection. We’re familiar with Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages book – the concept of individuals having preferences in giving and receiving love. I think the same can be said […]

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July 7, 2021
How to Keep Your Hands Clean During Conflict

If you’ve been in leadership more than a month, you know that conflict comes with the territory. Churches and ministries are comprised of human beings, and “to disagree is human.” When verbal fists fly, it’s tempting to throw a few of our own and before we know it we have blood on our hands. So […]

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July 6, 2021
How to Keep a Cool Head in a Hot Crisis

Putting out fires comes with the territory of leadership. It’s not an issue of if the crises will come or even when. The issue is how we respond. Crises can have serious consequences for our ministries and followers take their cues from leaders, so it’s important to respond with level-headed wisdom. Thankfully, the Bible has […]

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