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The Act of Choosing Leaders: People Development
May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020 We have already looked at several biblical ways that leaders were chosen in the book of Acts. Some leaders were chosen by divine commissioning. Others were chosen by the people while some were simply appointed…
Leading with Grace: Share it.
December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019 Leaders who learn to receive God’s grace and integrate grace into their daily lives are then ready to share this grace with others. As they do, they recall the words of Paul: For it…
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Move On
September 21, 2016
Issue #190, September 21, 2016 Leaders are people of action, and are usually on the move. But great leaders also know when it’s time to move on! Paul visited believers in the city of Tyre on his way…
John the Baptist: Leaving a Legacy
June 29, 2016
Issue #184, June 29, 2016 John the Baptist’s life has challenged us in many ways. His commitment, sacrifice, humility boldness and suffering all serve as examples to servant leaders. We would expect a glorious ending to a leader…
John the Baptist: Releasing Leaders
April 6, 2016
Issue #178, April 6, 2016 John the Baptist did a great job of calling and empowering a team around him. But his true greatness as a servant leader is found in the way he released leaders. Many leaders…
John the Baptist: Raising Leaders
March 23, 2016
Issue #177, March 23, 2016 We usually think of John the Baptist as a prophet and preacher, raising his voice alone in the desert. But an integral part of his ministry was identifying and raising leaders around him.…
Daniel: Bringing Others on the Journey
September 2, 2015
Issue #163, September 2, 2015 It was time for a promotion! The king was so impressed by Daniel’s ability to interpret his dream that he placed Daniel in a high position and lavished many gifts on him. He…
Servant Leaders and the Great Commission: Equip Workers
March 18, 2015
Issue #151, March 18, 2015 Great leaders equip and release others to accomplish good things, but not many leaders see the connection between their equipping and the Great Commission. In the last issue we noted that servant leaders…
David: Succeeding at Succession
February 18, 2015
Issue #149, February 18, 2015 David’s leadership story is not finished until he hands over the reins of leadership to his son Solomon. Sadly, the account given in 1 Kings 1 teaches us more about mistakes to avoid…
Lead with your Ears: The Basics of Listening
May 14, 2014
Issue #129, May 14, 2014 Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear (James 1:19, The Message). We have looked at several aspects of what it means to lead…
Passing the Baton: How to Receive it
October 2, 2013
Issue #115, October 2, 2013 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land (Psalm 45:16). In previous issues we focused on the ‘fathers’ who are passing on the baton…
Passing the Baton: Why it’s Needed
August 21, 2013
Issue #112, August 21, 2013 Wherever I travel in the world I find that developing, equipping and releasing the next generation is a significant challenge for parents, church and business leaders. Yet handing over leadership to younger leaders…