Leading and Learning with David Spell

Jesus told his disciples, “You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.” Are we putting ourselves in a position to receive revelation from the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to hear God's voice?

The world today is a scary place. The media is constantly bombarding us with negative news. For those of us who are Christians, though, we have to remember that we are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven. As citizens of the Kingdom, we have to remember that we belong to a different economy.

Having written policies is one of the smartest things any organization can do. Policies help us make decisions, protect the organization, and protect the employees. David gives some valuable insights on why policies are important and how we can develop them in our organization.

Is there really a Universal Truth? Are there multiple different streams of Truth? What do Christians believe about this important topic and why does it matter? David looks into the Gospel of John for some answers on this important topic.

"Leaders see what others do not." The thing that sets leaders apart is their ability to see further, to see bigger, and to see more clearly what is in front of them. David talks in this episode about ways that we can develop our own vision as leaders.

The health of our organization is usually reflected in the health of the leadership team. If the leaders are healthy, the organization is going to be healthy. What are some things that we can do to ensure the health of our leadership teams?

What can you do as a leader, manager, or supervisor to motivate your team? Being able to motivate people is one of the most important components of our success as a leader. In many cases, though, because of budget constraints and other factors, we can't just use pay raises and cash bonuses as motivators. What other things can we do to keep our people excited about coming to work?

What would a promotion mean to your career? Better pay, more responsibility, a feeling of accomplishment? David gives some great advice for someone looking to get promoted within their organization. These tips will put you on the right track to get to that next level in your career!

Delegation is a vital skill that every leader must master. David draws out several important lessons on delegation from the life of Moses. Learning how to delegate helps us to be a more effective leader and also helps us to develop those who are working with us.

Leaders must never forget that their most valuable resource is their people. Investing in them is a powerful way to invest in our organization. The results of not investing in them can be devastating.

Every good leader knows that their team is the key to their success. We are only as good as our team. David gives his formula for creating a successful and winning team.

David concludes this three part series on ten of the most important aspects of excellent leadership!

In this three part series, David will explore ten characteristics of great leadership. Is leadership something that can be learned? These characteristics are absolutely essential for us in becoming excellent leaders!

In this three part series, David will explore ten characteristics of great leadership. Is leadership something that can be learned? These characteristics are absolutely essential for us in becoming excellent leaders!

Last week, David discussed the importance of a healthy small groups program for your church. Today, David provides some tips on what it takes to lead a group. What are some of the requirements you should have for your leaders? David also discusses some of the components that make up a successful small group meeting.

David talks about why a healthy small groups program is a must for every church. He gives some great tips on how small groups can help build your church and reduce the workload for the pastor.

After 2000 years, people are still reading the four Gospels found in the New Testament. What is it that makes these books still relevant? What do they have to say to a modern audience? Why are they still so popular?

Baseball Hall of Fame Manager Bobby Cox was one of the best ever. He is number four on the all time win list for managers. In this episode of Leading and Learning, David pulls some great leadership lessons from Bobby's life.

David gives some practical and humorous dos and don'ts of being a gym member. If you workout at a health club, at some point you have done one of these or complained about someone else doing them!

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different kinds of police agencies? This is a question that people often ask David. He gives us some insight into why there are different types of police departments and what their responsibilities are.

Jesus was not the only Rabbi in Palestine in the First Century. He did, however, do things differently. David gives us a fascinating look at how Jesus chose and how he trained his disciples.

Why is momentum so important for the leader? What can we do to create momentum? David gives some great advice on how to create momentum in your life and in your organization.

What does the New Testament say about healing? Was healing just a thing of the past or does God still heal people today? David provides some excellent insights into this important subject.

Aristarchus does not have a lot written about him in the New Testament. What we do have, though, shows us that he was the kind of person that every leader wishes he had more of!

The Acts of the Apostles is one of, if not the, most exciting books in the New Testament. It covers the first 30 years of Church History, but more importantly, it tells the story of the men and women who took the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Luke was a traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and he gives us a vivid, first-hand account of how Christianity was spread through the Roman Empire.