10 Ways to Listen to Church Leaders—Chuck Lawless The focus of a leader’s words reveals the leaning of the leader’s heart. In the course of a day, do you hear about their activities, exploits, knowledge, and renown more than you hear about others? Good leaders point to others, knowing that their responsibility is to build…
Links
Links for Leaders 1/19/18
3 Reasons Why Church Budgets Are Really Important—Art Rainer They reveal mission. If you are a church leader, you know the mission of your church well. You are passionate about the mission. You talk often about mission. But does your budget reveal the mission. You have heard it said that an individual’s checkbook provides a glimpse…
Links for Leaders 1/12/18
10 Ways to Love Your Pastor Better in 2018—Chuck Lawless Help him balance family and church responsibilities. Many of us have seen too many Christian homes fail because of imbalance in these areas, and most pastors have few role models to help them address these issues. Be sensitive to this struggle for your pastor – he…
Links for Leaders 1/5/18
How to Lead When You Aren’t the Leader—Chris Brown Why do you want to lead? For some, the desire is innate. For others, it’s situational. Think first about what draws you to leadership. You may find a mix of selfish and servant-hearted reasons. Awareness of not-so-great desires is a good thing. Use that knowledge to focus on…
Links for Leaders 12/15/17
Keys to a Fruitful—Not Busy—New Year—Ryan Rice There have been many times I have worked to prove and achieve, instead out of my love for the Lord. Busyness does not equate to fruitfulness or godliness. The lifestyle of busyness leads to unwarranted stress, anxiety and an identity that is wrapped in what you do, not…
Links for Leaders 12/8/17
How to Bounce Back When Your Leadership Has Been Rattled—Scott Cochrane No leader is immune to having their confidence shaken. And when it happens, depending how hard you’ve been rattled, it can cause you to begin second-guessing your leadership. Decisions can become more difficult. You begin to feel unsure of yourself. How do you get…
Links for Leaders 12/1/17
Seven Characteristics of Memorable Leaders—Kent Ingle In our alpha male culture, we expect leaders to look the part, talk the talk, and act certain ways. It’s as if our culture demands that leaders be smart, strong, and savvy. While this is true to a certain extent, leaders must also be humble, service-oriented, and committed to…
Links for Leaders 11/17/17
John Newton on Suffering in the Pastor’s Life—Erik Reed People are hurting. Many of the people in our congregations are experiencing terrible trials and afflictions. As pastors, we must have our taste as well. It is one thing to hear of others struggles or to talk about them in an application of a message, but…
Links for Leaders 11/10/17
Five Actions of a Godly Leader—Chris Brown A sincere compliment is so unusual that it immediately sets you apart. A simple nod or smile showing your approval will do. Or take a few minutes and write a personal note. How about recognizing them in front of their peers? These simple gestures can create magic in a…
Links for Leaders 11/3/17
3 Indicators You Need to Recharge Your Leadership Battery—Scott Cochrane When my soul is in a good place I can spot a moral problem a mile away. But when I am depleted I can begin to convince myself that a minor indiscretion can be justified in the big picture. One time, during a depleted season, I…