Godliness in Action
As our church leaders sat discussing whether we should appoint more elders, we were left with the question “What…
Why We Need Administration in Church Ministries
In middle school, I learned a valuable lesson about administration and leadership. I had a science…
Pouring into Others – The Enduring Impact
Revisiting the Ed Thomas story—a timely reminder that investing ourselves in others – pouring into others – is never…
What are the Essentials of Spiritual Leadership?
Essentials of Spiritual Leadership On January 13, 2012, the Italian cruise ship, Costa Concordia, ran aground in shallow waters near…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Leadership Lessons from Esther
In 1967 screen legend Clint Eastwood starred in one of his best-known films, The Good, The Bad & the…
Ringleaders
Five-time cancer survivor, radio personality, and popular podcast host Erin Weidemann was discussing birthday gifts for…
What is the Definition of Character?
Let’s explore a concise definition of character, and talk about why this is foundational to all true leadership. “We teach…
Leading and Managing: What’s The Difference?
(Excerpt borrowed with permission from the Southwest District Superintendent’s Blog) Are you acting in the roles…
In Search of Character
Character Formation To set the stage for this article, it is necessary to reveal something of my dark past: I…
Leadership in Times of Crisis
On December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, collapsed, plunging many to their death. Investigation…