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Moving Towards Stewardship Leaders Make It Better Matthew 25:29 (ESV) — "For to everyone who has more will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away." I've had the privilege of visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on four separate occasions. Every visit left its own unique impression. The first time, it was the awe of standing...

MOVING TOWARDS OWNERSHIP When leaders own the mission, the mission multiplies. "And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also." (2 Timothy 2:2, ESV) The next time you pull into a McDonald's, look for the sign underneath those golden arches: "Billions and Billions Served" This is not clever marketing, it is the celeb...

Moving Towards Tension Leaders Make It Better "For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." (Hebrews 12:11, ESV) True growth is painful. It comes after testing, heat, pressure, or resistance. Most people run from the pain of tension, but wisdom tells us tension is necessary if you wa...

Moving Away From Comfort Leaders Are Self-Led "Remember not the former things… Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:18–19, ESV) Friday nights in the 90s often started with a drive to the strip mall to visit the local Blockbuster. I still remember that distinct smell of a thousand plastic cases mixed with the faint scent of buttered popcorn. We'd...

Moving Away From Complexity Leaders Make It Better "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit." – John 15:2 (ESV) What is the purpose of pruning… that less… produces more As organizations, ministries, leaders grow, so does complexity. However, complexity is not a necessity. Great leaders make things bette...

Leadership Kryptonite #3: Critical Spirit "'Scoffer' is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride." Proverbs 21:24 (ESV) Zero offense intended to all the wonderful Debbys, Nellies, and Carls in our lives. Thankfully, you are not a Negative Nelly, Debby Downer, or Complaining Carl. However, I guarantee you know a few. They go by different names but always seem to work their...

Leadership Kryptonite #2: Fear & Anxiety Paul writes, " Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus " (Philippians 4:6–7, ESV).   When fear and anxiety drive a team, they stifle creativity and inn...

Leadership Kryptonite - Pride "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16:18 (ESV) "Everything rises and falls on leadership." Maxwell calls it an irrefutable law of leadership. Every win or every loss will always be diagnosed back to one thing—leadership. We spend a lot of time learning the principles of leadership, but what about the pitfalls? These pitfalls...

Rhythm of Reduction "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." - Ephesians 5:15-16 As a minister, I feel the responsibility and rebuke in Paul's statement to manage our time wisely. After all, our work has eternal significance yet we only have a finite amount of time to accomplish it. Truly the harvest is great, but th...

Healthy Habits   "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly" (Matthew 11:28– 30, MSG).   Get T...

Embracing Healthy Conflict "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen ev...

Your Leadership Effectiveness Is Directly Tied To Your Leadership Ability Success requires leadership. It's true, nothing happens without leadership. Personal success requires personal leadership just as corporate success requires corporate leadership. This means the greatest limiting or lifting factor for success is tied to your leadership. This is called the "Law of the Lid".   Get The Notes

"And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles" (Matthew 5:41, ESV). "Go the extra mile" is a common phrase we use in business or leadership. The roots of this expression can be traced back to ancient Israel and the times of Jesus. The Romans had conquered the known world and built a system of highways that connected Rome to every one of their territories. It was true, "all roads...

Gal 6:9 "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." The end of the year polls of 2022 showed that 1 out of every 3 Americans said that 2022 was a good year. That means that a majority in our nation marked the previous year amongst the worst in their life. It's tragic because it doesn't have to be that way. What is the key to finding fulfillment...

Values are a set of principles or standards that governs our behavior. They are a reflection of the way we see ourselves and want to be seen. They speak to what we've placed importance upon and choose to emphasize. They are the foundation for who you are and what you will be able to accomplish. Values are important. Do you know your own personal values? How about your family values? Have you made...

Healthy things are growing things, and healthy leaders are prosperous leaders. So if success and prosperity are goals, health must become the pursuit.  So, how is your health? If you answered that thinking only of your physical health, then you are not thinking deeply enough.     Get This Episode's Notes Here  

What are you looking at? Where are you going? Those two things are directly connected. You can't move forward without focus. Everything starts with a vision. Get This Episode's Notes Here

We value health. Health is the result of living by honor, humility, hunger and holiness. Health leads to growth because healthy things grow. This is life in all its fullness. We believe God has given everything in Jesus to live healthy lives before him and that it is His desire that we prosper in everything we do (2 Peter 1:3; 3 John 2). Get This Episode's Notes Here