11 Ways A Leader Can Serve The People He/She Works With

I read Mark 10:35-45 the other morning and made a list of eleven ways that a leader can serve people (after all, Jesus said that is how to…

15 Gut Check Questions For A Leader

I have always found it interesting that I Corinthians 13 is sandwiched in between a chapter having to do with spiritual gifts and speaking…

My Conversation With A Muslim

A few months ago when I was in England I had a great conversation with a Muslim…here’s how it went… The group I was…

Two Tensions A Leader Must Manage

#1 - I Must Be Available To Everyone I’ve said it before and I will say it again, the leader who is always available to everyone at…

What’s The “One Thing” That Is Holding You Back?

The story of the Rich Young Ruler has always seized my attention.  (You can read it in Mark 10:17-22)  Jesus told him in verse Mark 10:21…

Four Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves

My counselor told me of a study that was performed in 2007 of people in the ministry…he said that 90% of the people entering the…

Don’t Allow Past Mistakes To Rob You Of An Amazing Future!

Hey pastor, church leader… So, your ministry hasn’t exactly been what you thought it would be? You have pain, regrets,…

Three Lies We Often Use To Excuse Disobedience

First…read I John 2:17…now… #1 - “Someday” One of the biggest lies we can tell ourselves when God clearly…

Stop Showing God Your “But”

God doesn’t want to see your “but!” Your “but” is nasty…it is gross…it should be covered up and…

10 Personal Growth Questions

#1 – Am I reading my Bible for information or transformation?  (James 1:22-25) #2 – Am I allowing people or circumstances to steal the joy…

Six Dangers That Leaders Face…

In honor of my great friend Rick Warren, I will be using an acrostic in today’s post to list out the dangers that church leaders must deal…

Brian Houston, Leadership and Respect

I was reminded the other day that Brian Houston may be one of the most successful men/pastors/church leaders that I know. For those who…