The demands of our world make it abundantly clear that we urgently need Christians who cultivate habits of discernment. Discernment can be challenging to…
Tag: Character
Leading Generously: Setting Up a Team for Success
One of the most illuminating things I ever heard about leading generously involved Johnny Carson. For most of my childhood he was host of…
Fruitfulness through Faithfulness
I have found Psalm 1 to be a guiding principle in my life and ministry; it speaks to my theology and character as a…
Elizabeth Glass Turner ~ Living with Gracious Conviction
These habits will help form a posture of communicating – of living – with gracious conviction. Most of them rely on humility in action; they show and shape perspective at the same time. They are habits learned as we follow Jesus around as his apprentices. They don’t always come easily; as we learn, we still fall short. But this is the Jesus way. We can’t do less – and by God’s grace, it will become easier.
Priscilla Hammond ~ When Change Is Uninvited: Leading through Uncertainty
Chaotic change is an uninvited guest. Like an unplanned extra person at an already too-small table, everything seems forced. Decisions have to be made before their time. People have to make room, take on new roles, or change habits even while leading.
Maxie Dunnam ~ A Brand New Year: How to Leave Your Stuff Behind
What is some of the stuff you need to leave behind as you begin the new year? What can you drop off your weary, bending back to make your trek into the New Year a bit easier and far more meaningful?
Michelle Bauer ~ What God Sees in Your Heart
Ask the Spirit to show you what God sees when he looks at you. God instructed Samuel to look past appearances and directly into David’s heart. What did Samuel see when he did this? How would you describe your heart to someone who was interested in knowing you at that level?
James Petticrew ~ Our Greatest Leadership Challenge of the New Year
I have often thought when hearing of another nose-dive from ministry, “not him?” but underlying that has been a naive attitude that has assumed that it won’t ever be me.
Elizabeth Glass Turner ~ Resolutions: The Problem of Shibboleth in 2018
This is what happens when we employ shibboleths. We don’t engage in critical thinking, we don’t assume the value of the other person, and we don’t speak with kindness to or about those outside the boundaries of our groups.
Andy Stoddard ~ The Limits of Leadership: Integrity and Incarnation
Through that grace, we love God fully and love our neighbor fully. That’s the purpose of all our salvation, and in the end, our ministry.