Profiles in Bold Humility: Moses
Issue #118, November 13, 2013 Humility is often seen as a sign of weakness. But Moses is an example of a servant leader who demonstrates that humility can be bold. He is described as “more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth” (Numbers 12:3). At the same time he was a bold […]
Profiles in Bold Humility: Jesus
Issue #116, October 16, 2013 Following Jesus’ example of servant leadership is often a paradox. One time Jesus boldly picked up a whip and drove the money changers out of the temple. Then, on another occasion, He humbly washed the feet of His disciples. So what are we to do, wash feet or use a […]
Leading For His Glory
Issue #97, January 15, 2013 The beginning of the year is a good time to set goals and look forward to what God has in store for us as servant leaders this year. I hope you’ve already thought about what you want to accomplish through your leadership this year. But have you thought about why […]
Nehemiah: Visions are Personal
Issue #78, March 28, 2012 The vision to build the wall in Jerusalem was a specific vision that God gave Nehemiah and for that season of his life this vision was his personal calling. God had uniquely shaped his character and placed him in a position of influence to meet the critical need in Jerusalem. […]
Moses: Leading with Courage
Issue #52, March 23, 2011 “Afterwards Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said…Let my people go.” (Exodus 5:1) With this simple sentence Moses begins what will be forty years of leadership. For Moses, and every servant leader, after the call from God, there’s work to be done! His entrance into Pharaoh’s court is a […]
Moses: A Close Call
Issue #51, March 9, 2011 After 40 years tending sheep in the desert God calls Moses to lead His people out of Egypt. God uses a burning bush to get Moses’ attention. The dramatic experience recorded in Exodus 3:1-4:31 provides a framework for God’s call to all servant leaders. God calls those He has prepared. […]
Moses: A Background Check
Issue #48, January 26, 2011 In the next series of articles, we’ll reflect on the life and leadership of Moses. Why Moses? Consider these credentials. He was called the most humble man on the face of the earth and spoke to God face to face unlike any other prophet. He led a large group (likely […]
The Leaders’ Identity
Issue #37, August 11, 2010 Leadership Nuggets from Ephesians, 1 Servant leaders influence greatly because they have a strong sense of their identity in Christ. Paul lays the foundation for our identity in Ephesians 1:1-14 and provides several key factors that shape our identity. The principles he lists apply to all believers, but three have […]
Leading on Thursday Morning
Issue #27, March 17, 2010 What do servant leaders do on Thursday morning? They work at their calling! A few open the church door and enter their office. But many report to an office, others show up at a bank, many of them step into a classroom full of students, others sign in for a […]
Money Matters
Issue #10, July 8, 2009 Money matters to everyone. We all use money, need money and handle money every day. Our money is a powerful force in our lives and it is not surprising that the Bible has a lot to say about possessions and finances. The way a leader thinks about and handles money […]