Everyone seems to want more leaders but can’t find them. Is this a normal problem or is there something else that gets in the way? In this series of blog post we’ll examine the headwinds that make it so hard
Where Are All The Leaders 2022 (Part 1)
Leadership Excuses (Part 5): “Nobody Wants To…”
There are a number of themes that fit in with this one. Some of these excuses, also known as lies, might be that nobody wants to …do what? How about: worship, attend Bible class, volunteer, step up, help, etc. Then
Leadership Excuses (Part 4): “I’m Fine!”
Sure you are. You are the recipient of God’s rich grace in Christ Jesus. If anyone should know, it’s you. You either proclaim it or hear it every Sunday. You are a baptized child of the King of Kings and
Leadership Excuses (Part 3): “We Just Need to Get Better”
Sure that’s a good idea. That would solve a lot. The truth is that we put up with a lot of mediocre or even bad. But if we get better will that be the game changer we need? Yes we
Leadership Excuses (Part 2): “I Can Do It”
What an awesome sentiment that is classically American. I can do it! You can almost see in your mind’s eye the iconic picture of “Rosie the Riveter” with the words, “We can do it” above her. Whether it was Geraldine
Leadership Excuses: “It Will Be Ok”
Those are comforting words. Most of the time. We ourselves have heard them. We have used them. We have appreciated them from a loving parent when we scraped our knee and from a caring pastor who visited us in the
What if You Had Permission…?
First, congratulations to all the leaders out there. No matter who you are, what you went through last year was a very trying time. Many if not all of the ministry leaders quickly pivoted to online worship, Bible studies, devotions,
Self Leadership & the Bible?
We can easily find leaders in the Bible like Abraham, Moses, David, and St Paul. We can even find “leadership” roles elder (presbyters), bishop and overseer (episcopos). There’s deacon and apostle and of course, shepherd. There’s even the concept of