Quality Assurance: Not New Convert
Issue #110, July 26, 2013 Paul continues his quality checklist for Timothy by noting that the leaders chosen must “not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil” (1 Timothy 3:6). At first glance it may seem like Paul is against young leaders. However, he […]
Act Like Paul: Empower Others to Act*
Issue #92, October 10, 2012 Great leaders inspire others to share the vision but also empower others to carry out the vision. They are not only capable of great accomplishments; they inspire others to greatness. Many leaders focus on drawing people to follow them and perhaps serve as good models but fail to bring out […]
Tame that Tongue: Too Many Words
Issue #69, November 16, 2011 In the last issue we acknowledged the amazing power servant leaders have in their tongue, “The power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21). James cautions leaders that they will be held accountable for how they use their tongue and warns us that “no man can tame the tongue” (James 3:8). […]
Hospitality…serving others at home
Issue #4, April 9, 2009 We usually think of leadership as what we do with others outside our homes, in the church or in our work environment. But the list of leadership qualities Paul gives to Timothy says leaders “must be hospitable.” (Titus 1:8). Hospitality? It almost sounds like a foreign word! What does hosting […]