character

all the queen's horses

All the Queen’s Horses: A Leadership Lesson from Elizabeth II

Reading Time: 4 minutesI came across a new term in the days following the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II. It is…

Why Should Christian Women in Serve in Leadership Roles?

What does scripture say about women leading in the church?

Reading Time: 5 minutesLeadership in the church is generally viewed as a position or title held by those in…

Why Character Trumps Competence

Why Character Trumps Competence

Reading Time: 4 minutes“Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you have to be without one, be without…

Like a Rock

Like a Rock: A Classic Example in Character Formation

Reading Time: 6 minutesJesus had twelve disciples, but among them, was an inner circle of three made up of…

essentials of vibrant leadership

What are the Essentials of Spiritual Leadership?

Reading Time: 6 minutesEssentials of Spiritual Leadership On January 13, 2012, the Italian cruise ship, Costa Concordia, ran aground in shallow waters near…

definition of character

What is the Definition of Character?

Reading Time: 4 minutesLet’s explore a concise definition of character, and talk about why this is foundational to all true leadership. “We teach…

Leading and Managing

Leading and Managing: What’s The Difference?

Reading Time: 4 minutes(Excerpt borrowed with permission from the Southwest District Superintendent’s Blog) Are you acting in the roles…

In Search of Character

In Search of Character

Reading Time: 4 minutesCharacter Formation To set the stage for this article, it is necessary to reveal something of my dark past: I…

Leadership in Times of Crisis

Reading Time: 4 minutesOn December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, collapsed, plunging many to their death. Investigation…

Why Does God Allow Suffering

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat roles do natural disasters, tragic accidents, plagues like COVID-19, and other human sufferings play in God’s will or…