Excuses don’t grow leaders
The excuses I made about my physical condition sound a lot like ones I’ve heard from leaders about their developmental needs.
How to grow through adversity
We are not helpless. We can face our fears and overcome this adversity.
What to do when the unexpected becomes unbearable
Christmas is past, and New Year’s is swiftly approaching. In this strange, in-between time, it’s tradition to pause and reflect on the past year and the one to come; on the good, the bad and the hoped-for.
3 ways to avoid the leadership chaos found in the emotional extremes
Your best leadership will always flow when you avoid the emotional extremes.
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.
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!
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.
What if I’m not ready to be healed?
Do you ever get cynical like the man in this story? Resenting those who have plenty, or who are healthy, or who seem to have opportunities handed to them?
How to lead when you’re facing constant loss and continual bad news
Here are five things that I hope can help you when you're under constant stress and there's no light at the end of the tunnel. I know they've helped me in hard seasons.
Where to turn when you’re all alone
Who do you need to reach out to today? Take one step to connect with someone, to share what you are going through. God cares about you and so do those around you.
When you feel exhausted and discouraged
"I'm just drained!" That phrase jumped out at me from an email I received from a discouraged pastor.
About that pressure you feel
We can become our own worst enemies by creating unnecessary pressure for ourselves.
Do you feel productivity shame when you decide to be offline on vacation?
Most leaders I know really struggle with taking vacation of any kind.
Where did your peace go?
When you find yourself in the midst of conflict, here's a simple five-step, biblical path to peace.
Sharing the gospel in times of crisis
Crises are not a time to forget the gospel; they are a time when both sharing the gospel and serving those in need converge in a way that brings both glory to God and good to others.
Why geriatrophy has become the chief killer of churches in post-pandemic America
While old age may be beyond the control of church members and leaders, geriatrophy can be successfully treated if the community has retained a portion of its younger generations.
When the waiting is difficult
Waiting enlarges the space in our lives only God can fill. It stimulates hunger and thirst nothing but God can satisfy.
3 leadership truths that can turn “fearless” into “courageous”
The idea of the "fearless leader" owes more to myth than it does to leadership reality. The goal is not to be fearless, the goal is to be courageous.
How to develop the courage to lead in challenging times
In today's turbulent times, leaders are being called upon to lead with more courage than ever before. But how can you lead courageously, when you're just not feeling particularly brave?
