Change happens one conversation at a time
We all want to make a Kingdom impact; we all want to transform the world for Christ. And here’s the thing: God has placed you right where you are to do exactly that!
How to hire for the future
Of all the changes you’re facing as a leader right now, how to hire for the future is emerging as a significant one.
Where do you turn when you come to the end of yourself?
It is when we come to the end of ourselves that we discover that Jesus has no such limitations.
Communicating to a wide audience
Leaders, I want to give you a simple but often overlooked best practice to help you communicate and connect with a wide audience.
How your decisions make a big impact
We all want to make a difference in our families, the organizations we work for and our churches. The problem is that we fall into the trap of thinking we have to make all the difference ourselves.
Church leader, be quiet
I believe an effective church communicator knows what not to say!
4 reasons you don’t delegate
A number of years ago one of my leaders sat me down for some tough feedback. He simply said, "What you're doing is not good. You are going to wear yourself out."
5 ways to get people to pay attention to your sermons
Neuroscience is teaching us a lot about how people remember things. Two mental processes related to attention simultaneously activate in the minds of those sitting in the pews on Sundays.
The bi-vocational revolution most churches are missing
I truly believe the bi-vocational movement will be both disruptive and positive. But we ignore it at our peril.
Are you a control freak?
I don’t know about you, but I am a control freak. It comes out when I drive, when I start a project, when I'm in a meeting, when I'm on a plane. OK, it comes out everywhere. Oh Lord, help me!
If I were God, this is how I would manage things
If I were God, I would rid the world of all disappointments and sorrow. Everyone would live happily ever after.
A common phrase used to justify weak leadership
As a leader, playing the "If just one person" card is one of the weakest ways to justify a decision. It shows that you are holding a weak hand.
The key to seeing everything with more clarity
Seeing is believing, or so they say.
11 tips for getting the best ideas from your team
Organizations rise and fall based upon the quality of their ideas.
One question you should always ask
Here's why your first question should always be: “Can you please tell me more?”
Flying your ministry beyond the storm
There are many perspectives about the "right way" to do ministry in the current season, but that is not my purpose in writing. Instead, I want to look further into the future.
How to move from ‘hope’ to confidence during turbulent times
Hope is a strong biblical word, but too often we use it as a fantastical projection of a desired end.
5 brain-friendly tips to enhance your presentations
When you preach a sermon or make presentations and want to maximize your impact with your presentation, keep the brain in mind.
Great leaders are not born, they are discipled
Grant Skeldon is an expert on the Millennial Generation. Not only is he a part of said generation, but he is also the founder of The Initiative Network, a Christian leadership group for Millennials, and is currently the Next Gen Director at Q Ideas. His years of experience in bridging the generational gap culminated in his book, The Passion Generation. Martha and I have had the pleasure of interviewing Grant on the iWork4Him Podcast, as well as including an article that Grant did with Paul J. Pastor in Outreach Magazine in our recent book iRetire4Him: Unlocking God's purpose for your [...]
Frustrated or tired as a leader? 5 lessons from elite athletes you need to know
Leaders, like athletes, need to rest if they want to perform at a higher level. My readers know that athletics and fitness are a significant part of my life. I've been a strength and conditioning instructor for over ten years. I practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm learning new gymnastics skills like the rings, parallel bars and hand balancing. I'm in my mid 40's. I feel the accumulation of old injuries. But I don't see any reason to slow down yet. While some people approach fitness as a difficult habit to keep, I find it to be a byproduct of my lifestyle. [...]
