Joseph: The Testing of a Dream
Issue #216, September 20, 2017 The 17-year-old Joseph traveled to Egypt as a slave and his dream for leadership seemed dead. The next 13 years of Joseph’s life were painful and difficult. First, he was sold as a slave and served in Potiphar’s house. Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, an Egyptian […]
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Sow
Issue #203, March 22, 2017 The writer of Ecclesiastes, in the passage on timing, says that there is “a time to plant” (Ecclesiastes 3:2). Farmers know that there is a time for sowing seeds in anticipation of a harvest. Leaders also recognize the value of sowing. Leaders “sow” ideas in their own minds and plant […]
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Wait
Issue #193, November 2, 2016 Most leaders prefer action and hate times of waiting. Yet there are times for each of us that waiting is the only option. We may not have a clear sense of direction to move forward or other circumstances compel us to stay where we are for a season. A friend […]
A Sense of Timing: Time to Grow
Issue #187, August 10, 2016 It’s always time to grow! Your personal growth has a major impact on your leadership. The writer of Hebrews shares a strong warning about the issue of timing and growth. We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In […]
Leading by Association
Issue #74, February 1, 2012 “You're the same today as you'll be in five years except for the people you meet and the books you read.” This quote by Charlie “Tremendous” Jones is one of my favorites and speaks to servant leaders about the influence of those with whom we associate to impact our lives. […]
A Passion to Grow
Issue #14, September 10, 2009 All great leaders have a passion for personal growth and development. This passion often is rooted in a strong desire for success and personal achievement. Servant leaders have a similar passion for growth but a very different motive. They are committed to expand God’s kingdom through their leadership and recognize […]