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Tag: Leadership

Four Keys To Building a Strong Foundation for Leadership Development

If you want to unlock the full potential of your organization and build a strong foundation for growth, then you must prioritize leadership development. But where do you start? Here are four thoughts and a free resource you can take advantage of today! First, you have to do the work of creating a culture of leadership development. Reshaping the culture requires changing the way you talk about development. Leadership development is less about a program…Continue Reading

Is Leadership Development Biblical?

I get asked this question more than any other: is leadership development biblical?  Leadership development is a topic that is widely discussed in the business world, but what about in the church? Can we say that Jesus was developing leaders, or was He making disciples?  My answer may surprise you – it’s both. You see, leadership development is simply the discipling of leaders. It’s impossible to separate the two. I’ve often run into this issue…Continue Reading

Jumpstart Your 2022 Leadership Development

Lifeway Research conducted a survey with pastors in 2021 to discover what they see as their most pressing needs in their churches today. Can you guess the #1 issue that was identified by the majority of pastors? It was leadership development that came in at the top of the list with 77% identifying it as their number one issue that is concerning them. (Click here to view the full article from Lifeway.) While that is…Continue Reading

Leading from the Overflow

To LEAD from a PLACE of overflow, you have to live from the PRACTICE of intake. Daily leading is draining. If we are not careful, the demand to continually give and serve others can leave us empty. And, an empty leader is not a healthy leader. I’ve never been able to make wise decisions, manage my emotions, or lead with pure motives when my soul is on E. It fascinates me that Jesus said, “My…Continue Reading

I’m Sorry

“I’m sorry.” There’s great power in those two words. They can radically change a relationship, restore trust and heal wounds. But only if they are said with a spirit of authenticity. If you want to be proficient in delivering an apology, first think about what it feels like to receive an apology.  Not all apologies carry the same weight. Some say, “I’m sorry,” only because they were caught, to get someone off their back, or…Continue Reading