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 […]
Leading From or Towards Intimacy—Part 1
Issue #94, November 14, 2012 Servant leaders live in an intimate relationship with Jesus which profoundly shapes all aspects of their leadership. Their leadership flows from this relationship. Those who don’t walk in intimacy unconsciously seek it through their leadership, leading towards intimacy. In the next three issues, we’ll explore this concept in more detail. […]
Nehemiah: Visions Respond to Need
Issue #77, March 14, 2012 We have examined the foundation of Nehemiah’s vision to build the wall. It was based on his character and birthed in prayer. In this issue we’ll observe that Nehemiah’s vision was not about himself but about others. It came as a response to the report he received about Jerusalem. They […]
Moses: The Great Communicator
Issue #63, August 24, 2011 In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses proclaimed to the Israelites all that the LORD had commanded him concerning them. (Deuteronomy 1:3) After 40 years of leading the people in the wilderness, Moses nears the end of his leadership journey. Because of his sin, […]
Leading to Please
Issue #43, November 3, 2010 All leaders aim to please. They will please their followers, their shareholders, their bosses, themselves, or someone else. The question is not whether we will please but who we will please. Jesus set the example for servant leaders when he said about His Father, “I always do what pleases him.” […]
“No” Power
Issue #33, June 9, 2010 Great servant leaders learn the power of saying “no.” They recognize that serving others does not always mean accepting every invitation or request for service. While they have a passion to do more for God, they recognize their own limitations and determine to focus on obedience to God’s will instead […]
Leading with Excellence
Issue #13, August 27, 2009 Servant leaders, like all great leaders, have a passion for excellence. However, their motive to lead with excellence is not simply for personal benefit or to increase financial revenue. Servant leaders lead with excellence because they have a passion to develop their own potential, to see others develop their potential […]
Leading for a Change
Issue #7, May 21, 2009 In the previous issue we examined the need to think about change. Now, let’s talk about what it means to put those thoughts into action, leading for a change! The word CHANGE is a roadmap that will guide you as you lead change in your business, church, or community. Communicate […]
Thinking for a Change
Issue #6, May 6, 2009 Leadership is about seeing the need for and guiding the process of change. Management focuses on maintaining what exists, but leadership encourages change. However, change is uncomfortable and very few people enjoy change unless it is a change that we strongly desire (as when I changed my marital status from […]