Being comfortable being different
Rather than dwelling on the comparisons between genders, it's time for us to embrace our unique gifts and strengths and show up confidently, regardless of who is in the room. Let's explore five steps that will help us show up more confidently in any setting.
A tip for hosting your church service outside
Having church services outside? Before you start, keep this in mind.
Leaving a legacy for a thousand generations
What about your legacy? What will your great-grandchildren say about you 100 years from now? You may never be close to them, and maybe they won’t be able to recall your first name years from now, but they will stand in the shade of the trees you plant. You have no idea how much influence your life will have on future generations.
When it’s best to wait before moving to the next thing
Are you in a waiting season? Wait. Tell God all about your troubles. Know that he knows. Trust that he will guide and provide. Keep waiting until God says, "Go."
You don’t have to live with regret over the choices you have made
God can and will use even our poor choices and wrong decisions to bring us to the place where we are, a place where we now have the chance for recovery, and a new life with Jesus in control of their lives.
An intentional work model from the New Testament
The Lord has called each of us to use our chosen vocations in intentional ways to win the respect of outsiders, to preach the gospel, and to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Let that truth and Paul’s example challenge and inspire you as you go about your work today!
10 work realities for church leaders as we look toward future technology
“What is the future of work at church?” As church leaders ask that question, the answer becomes clearer and more relevant. We are watching closely the future of work beyond churches. Based on what we see at this point, we can offer 10 realities for church leaders and members.
3 questions for a compelling vision
Whether or not your new leadership vision will fall flat, or will generate wild fanfare, has less to do with the vision itself, and more to do with how you go about casting the vision.
5 steps for talking about the benefits of your ministry
Talking a benefit will cut through the noise.
Work powered by love and diversity
We weren’t created to work or do life alone.
The real role of values, vision, and mission
Unfortunately, many leaders don't articulate what is important. Or why. Or what to do about it.
Seeing the difference between mission and vision
It is not uncommon for people to use the words mission and vision interchangeably. However, they do not mean the same thing.
Find your leadership default setting
In leadership, your ability to thrive under pressure is determined by the clarity of your default setting.
This question gives answers for dreamers
If you’re like me, you get a lot of ideas and even a few dreams. But how do you if any of your ideas and dreams are actually from God?
What we can observe about this Asbury awakening
God’s Holy Spirit moves in a variety of ways. Therefore, to evaluate the authenticity of spiritual events, it is helpful to review some genuine characteristics that were common in past events.
An on-the-job blessing
A new day has arrived. Our Father in heaven meets us here and provides all we need for our moments and our days.
5 unbiblical things leaders do that destroy their organization’s culture
Is the culture bad because its people are disengaged? Or are your people disengaged because the culture is bad?
Why we’re hesitant to put a stake in the ground for smaller churches
We're being intentional about providing resources for smaller churches. That is our stake in the ground.
What to do with the problems you can’t solve
To become more effective, you likely need to overcome the biggest problem-solving problem in leadership.
Where there is hope in the future, there is power in the present
An eternal hope enhances the satisfaction we get from short-term and long-term goals.
