Although there is to be one mission and one direction for each church, there are many expressions or ways that these are outworked. Like a highway with many lanes, a growing church provides opportunity for many different and unique ministries to thrive and flourish within the context of its overall purpose, as long as there … Continue reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders – #2 Lead
7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders – #1 Follow
Every leader needs to first of all be a good follower. In fact, your ability to lead well is directly influenced by your ability to follow well. The apostle Paul said, “Follow me as I follow Christ.” (1 Cor.11:1). As church leaders, we too are to follow Christ by imitating him in character, who we … Continue reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders – #1 Follow
7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
The Importance of Leadership Church and ministry leaders have a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities. These may include preaching, teaching, pastoral care, training and coaching others. One of our main tasks is to lead and God wants us to do this with the very best of our ability. Romans 12:6-8. In his grace, God … Continue reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
Leadership Lessons from the Bonsai (Guest Post)
I really enjoyed the insights from this BLOG post on leadership by David M.Dye ... A mature bonsai tree commands attention. With just one tree a master evokes an entire landscape and tells a story of power, perseverance, struggle, or abundance. As I’ve studied bonsai, I realized that the art of growing these trees has … Continue reading Leadership Lessons from the Bonsai (Guest Post)
Leading in Tough Times (1 Peter 5)
As part of his letter to followers of Christ scattered throughout the Mediterranean world, the apostle Peter shared a few thoughts especially for church leaders. 1 Peter 5:1-4. I have a special concern for you church leaders. I know what it's like to be a leader, in on Christ's sufferings as well as the coming … Continue reading Leading in Tough Times (1 Peter 5)
Leadership Quotes (Pt.4)
And finally ... 31. "Probably my best quality as a coach is that I ask a lot of challenging questions and I let the person come up with the answer." Phil Dixon 32. "The quality of the leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves." Ray Kroc 33. "No one will make a … Continue reading Leadership Quotes (Pt.4)
Leadership Quotes (Pt.3)
Some more leadership quotes: 21. "Nearly all men can stand adversity but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Abraham Lincoln 22. "Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson 23. "The quality of a person's life … Continue reading Leadership Quotes (Pt.3)
Leadership Quotes (Pt.2)
More leadership quotes for reflection: 11. 'In organisations, real power and energy is generated through relationships. The patterns of relationships and the capacities to form them are more important than tasks, functions, roles and positions." Margaret Wheatley 12. "I used to think that running an organisation was equivalent to conducting a symphony orchestra. But I … Continue reading Leadership Quotes (Pt.2)
Leadership Quotes (Pt.1)
Here are some inspirational and insightful quotes about 'leadership': 1. "Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." Dwight D. Eisenhower 2. "Managers are people who do things right, while leaders are people who do the right thing." Warren Bennis 3. "The ultimate … Continue reading Leadership Quotes (Pt.1)
Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 5)
My final reflections: 11. The Advantage (business consultant and best-selling author Patrick Lencioni). Building a healthy organisation is the single greatest competitive advantage. There are two requirements for organisational success: (1) be smart - strategy, marketing, finance, technology and 2) be healthy - minimal politics and confusion, high morale and productivity, low turnover. Most companies spend 80% of their time on … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 5)
Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 4)
Here are some more reflections: 9. Changing the Odds (Geoffrey Canada). Geoffrey is the President and CEO of Harlem Children's Zone. He says, "Hope is infectious but so is despair." Lift your sense of your urgency. Break out of this idea that you can't. We put rovers on Mars when we want to! Succession plan ... how will the … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 4)
Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 3)
Here is part 3 ... 7. Bridging the Generation Gap (Craig Groeschel, pastor of lifechurch.tv and best-selling author). Advice to the Older Generation: Don't resent or fear or judge the next generation. Believe in them. They need you. God values maturity. If you're not dead, you're not done. Hand ministry over - not just tasks … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 3)
Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 2)
Here is part 2 of my reflections on the recent Willow Creek Leadership Summit: 5. Great by Choice (Jim Collins). Business professor and lecturer Jim Collins studied two teams travelling to the south pole, one who failed and one who succeeded, as part of answering the questions: "Why do some enterprises thrive in uncertainty and others … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 2)
Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 1)
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Leadership Summit hosted by Bill Hybels and Willow Creek Community Church. This is an excellent training event held annually in Chicago which reaches over 100,000 church and business leaders across America via satellite. Everyone wins when leaders get better. That's why leaders need to be humble enough to … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 1)
Jeremiah: Prototype for Prophets, Preachers and Pastors
Jeremiah is one of my favourite people in the Bible. He was called by God at a young age and was given a tough assignment. He lacked natural confidence but God continually encouraged him. Not everyone liked Jeremiah and he had to endure some extremely difficult circumstances. Yet he remained faithful in bringing God's word … Continue reading Jeremiah: Prototype for Prophets, Preachers and Pastors