The other day I dumped a forgotten bucketful of damp rags into the washer, and they smelled like crazy. The same can be true of our strengths. Left unchecked, they take on a foul odor. One of my leadership strengths is vision. I readily see into the future and have lots of ideas about […]
Leaders are doers, movers, and shakers. But if that’s all they are, their efforts can amount to shadowboxing. Thankfully, God has a one-two punch that’s powerfully effective and worth learning. It was our monthly retreat to plan state-wide initiatives. Given the scope of our outreach, we could’ve felt the pressure and packed our agenda. But […]
There’s no exaggeration to the phrase, “the right perspective changes everything.” Depending on how we look at a situation, it’s flat and lifeless or it’s got hope and vitality in God. But how do we find God’s perspective? I needed God’s perspective after serving as a newbie among spiritual giants on a national leadership team. […]
If you had to boil down your deepest passion in ministry – the blazing flame God ignited in your heart years ago – what is it? Sure, you’re passionate about every aspect of the ministry, but what’s the core passion that burns brightest in your spirit? And how hot are the flames these days? For […]
As a busy leader, is there anything you’re never too busy for? Maybe you’ve said to your assistant, “I’m never too busy to take a call from my spouse. No matter what I’m doing, you can interrupt me for that call.” The question is, is God in that category? When my husband and I bought […]
Cultivating relationships within your ministry brings alignment, agreement, and advancement. But who has time? And who knows how?! Fortunately, we were designed by God for deep relational community. As we intentionally draw near to each other, community begins to grow naturally and ends up being easier than we initially thought. Recently, our leadership team met […]
For leaders, the verse – “redeeming the time, because the days are evil” – can spur us to burn midnight oil and candles at both ends. After all, time’s a wastin’ and there’s important work to be done! The second hand of our watch can be like a whip-cracking slave driver who shouts, “Hurry up, […]
Words like stop, rest, enjoy, and celebrate aren’t found in the titles of many leadership seminars. But they’re found in the life of Jesus and they’re worth emulating, no matter how busy we are. Whether it’s a staff member’s birthday, a client’s salvation, or a successful event – let’s take the time to commemorate it, […]