Blessed Are the Meek?
I don’t like to be meek. I like to be in control. I like to be right, independent, strong, organized, able to handle whatever happens to…
Tag: Leadership
Blessed Are the Peacemakers?
We may (mis)use Jesus’ beatitude to be a people-pleaser, conflict-avoider, referee for other people’s conflicts, or fixer of problems. But in Matthew 5:8 Jesus is…
Women as Pastors, Elders, and Leaders in Bible-Based Churches
My hope in this article is to show the Biblical support for women to serve as pastors, elders, and other church or ministry leaders (whether professional or lay) and that qualified women will be given more opportunities for Christian leadership.
6 Ways to Finish Well as a Christian Leader
In Dr. Bobby Clinton’s study of 3,500 leaders for Christ, it was found that only one-third of leaders finished well. Many drop out (usually due to…
Loving the Leaders Who Hurt You
Reconciling after a breach of relationship requires that you move toward the other with God’s love. This is true in all relationships, including if you…
Church Leaders Who Apologize
“I was forced to resign from my church.” 78% of pastors say this. Often these pastors leave their church hurt and angry, afraid their career…
What I Do When I Feel Stupid
I feel stupid. Do you ever feel that way? People think I’m smart because I have a PhD in psychology and I’m blessed to have…
Jesus, CEO of the World
Who are the greatest entrepreneurs and leaders in history? What executive leader in business, government, or nonprofit has had the greatest impact on our world?…
Servant Leadership
The best and most helpful book you’ll find on leadership has never been on a best-seller list. It was written way back 1896 by a…
360 Degree Feedback for Pastors and Leaders
How do the people you lead experience your ministry? Have you ever asked them for feedback in order to learn how you might improve? Probably…
