If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously (Romans 12:8). Leading volunteers is different than managing employees. My entire career has been leading volunteers. Once, I had a consultant give me ideas for management and I thought, “That might work if I was paying people but not for those volunteering.” Handing out […]
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The Apostle Paul – after Jesus – is the most influential person who has lived upon earth. More than anyone else – the rest of the apostles, other influential believers throughout church history, and even other religious leaders in history… … the Apostle Paul stands alone. I’ve read the Pauline letters in the New Testament
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Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my
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He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it (1 Thessalonians 5:24). I was a reluctant leader. I had no intention of starting a ministry or church in March 0f 1972. The 50th anniversary of my ministry (and Fellowship Church) was the second weekend of March this year. I saw a need 50 years
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Jesus did things differently. The religion of Israel during the time of Jesus was temple-centric while Jesus focused his ministry from a small fishing village. The Pharisees and Sadducees wore robes and led in grand ceremonies, but Jesus ate with sinners and taught on mountain sides. Church leadership often drifts toward large sanctuaries, programs, and
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When you cared for one of the least of these, my little ones, my true brothers and sisters, you demonstrated love for me (Matthew 25:40 TPT). Who is Henri Nouwen? He is one of my favorite authors. Many would describe him as a contemplative writer – which means he slows down and thinks deeply about
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The list of top 10 influences in my life would include Peter Ducker. Your question: Who is Peter Drucker? Let me explain why I am writing about Peter Drucker, who was a business guru and writer. I believe all of us are leaders. Go ahead, thump your chest and say, “I’m a leader!” Because you
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Jesus said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15 Change history with 12 disciples! Jesus trained the disciples in about three years. Easily the greatest feat of leadership in history. Reading the Gospels while asking the question, “What did Jesus do to develop leaders?” You will find
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You shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. Exodus 18:21 Churches need leaders; businesses need leaders; all organizations need leaders. I’ve been the Senior Pastor of one church for 49 years. Years ago, I spent
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Jesus said, “You can do nothing without me.” John 15:5 OGV There are two styles of leadership – Me or Jesus. When you are in charge, your leadership efforts must be about control. When Jesus is in charge, you serve Him and then you serve others. “Me” leaders plan, list goals, and encourage or enforce
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