The Fruit of Brokenness in a Pastor’s Life
We seldom see any immediate benefit from our brokenness. But could God use it in our lives?
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10 Reasons Smart Pastors Fail
Destructive behaviors that undermine the work of ministry leaders.
5 Ways to Make Things Worse When You Face Criticism
What to avoid when you're feeling defensive
Why Good Sleep Is Essential for Leadership
We leaders need our brains to function at their peak and sleep can help them do that.
Why You Should Ask Your Team More Questions
Are you problem-solving too much as a leader?
How Pastors Can Resolve Their Personal Pain
Two steps for pastors to resolve their personal pain and deal with ministry pain.
How to Master Leading Change in the Church
Leading change is tough. Here's how to make it smoother.
4 Ways to Manage Emotions as a Leader
One of the greatest strengths a leader can possess is the ability to manage emotions, to stop reacting. However, when we feel rejected, hurt or fearful, we often react, get visibly angry or become defensive. Those responses can hinder Gods work in our lives and hurt our leadership. So what can […]
3 Practices to Boost Brain Power and Keep Your Brain Sharp
I have a passion for the brain and how applying newly discovered brain science can impact leadership and spiritual growth. I even wrote a book about it. Now into my sixth decade of life, I want to maximize my brainpower as I (and everybody else) faces inevitable cognitive decline. In this post I share three morning habits you can build into your routine to boost your brain power and stay mentally sharp […]
How Can We Help Others Uncover Their Spiritual Gifts?
The more we pastors help people discover, develop and deploy their spiritual gifts, the healthier our churches become. In this post I suggest six tips that can help others discover their gifts. 1. Ask, “What Do I Enjoy Doing/What Do I Do Well?” A good indicator of where a person’s giftedness lies may be found … Continued