A grossly overlooked qualification for leadership …
Elder X always took time to talk with me every Sunday I visited with this church (which was often, and for a time I was a member […]
22
Apr
2014
Blog Tag
Leadership
07
Apr
2014
When the hype is greater than the reality …
So great is the notoriety of the Stradivarius violin that even people who have never played a violin are familiar with the reputation of this fine instrument. […]
03
Apr
2014
Is yours an equipped church?
Church leaders who claim to be serious about leading a disciple-making church aren’t going to get very far with such a claim if their flock isn’t equipped. […]
29
Mar
2014
The world needs a simple man …
As I write this, it’s a wet, rainy day in northern California. A much needed watering in a drought-stricken place. Just the kind of morning to slow […]
18
Mar
2014
How to be a great mentor …
After a distinguished performing career, virtuoso violinist Jascha Heifetz accepted an appointment as professor of music at UCLA. Asked what had prompted his change of career, Heifetz […]
14
Mar
2014
How much influence do you need?
Most pastors I know have, at some time, dreamed of reaching thousands for Christ. It’s a noble dream. After all, as Christians, we want to see everyone […]
26
Feb
2014
How churches have passed on a key responsibility to publishers …
If it wasn’t for curriculum published by Christian publishing companies, much of the teaching done in the church (other than that of the preacher and a few […]
22
Jan
2014
How to be a good shepherd …
If you want to be a good shepherd of God’s flock, just do what He asks of you. That’s a little simplistic, isn’t it? It’s been my […]
21
Jan
2014
Forsaking the truth …
Journalism has changed a lot since the days I was reporting and editing for a chain of newspapers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. What’s the biggest change? […]
16
Dec
2013
Sooner or later, you’ve got to own your own junk …
The Chief Executive Officer of a company had made a terrible blunder. It wasn’t his first, and this time he knew it would likely cost him his […]