What ministry trends do you see in 2021? Feel free to join the DUCO conversation.
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Ghosts.
We all have them.
Things that POP up every once-in-a-while that tend to reveal their ugly face.
It can be a leadership blindspot, an unaware character trait, stress behavior. We tend to see ghosts MORE often during times of crisis, pain, or hurt. In fact, ghosts can hinder leadership currency if not dealt with face on. I see it all the time.
And with that said, there are some GREAT ways to deal with the ghosts. In fact, the BEST way to deal with ghosts is found in mentoring.
This post is the 5 REASONS of WHY you need a mentor in your life and HOW to find a great mentor.
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The world is shifting, changing, and morphing at such a fast rate. Daily updates with COVID, the digital age, social media, real-time/instantaneous information is OUR reality. This will DEMAND for real-life ministry. This post is to address “The NOW: HOW to respond to “real-time” ministry for “real-life” in a COVID-culture.” Feel free to add your thoughts to the conversation.
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Have you ever been tired before?
I mean, not the tired from a busy season of ministry OR a weekend away for a conference/camp OR staying up too late binging on the latest show, but tired beyond reason?
A tiredness that seems to sink into me emotionally, relationally, spiritually.
Been there before?
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As leaders, it is important to respond and react as needed. This includes crisis-management, relational needs, and pastoral duties. With that said, another important area of leadership is strategic action.
The ONLY way to be ahead of COVID is to be strategic. Are you?
Here are six key ways to be ahead of COVID.
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It was Super Bowl XLIX, February 1, 2015. Remember that day?
It was the day Malcom Butler from the Patriots single-handledly SEALED the Super Bowl victory from the Seahawks.
One play. One person. One player who READ the play and RESPONDED.
In the same way, good leaders are ABLE to read the play. To understand the signs. To be able to respond in courage.
How are you responding to the times in a Covid culture? Here are three practical ways to respond.
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COVID-19 is changing the way we will live, lead, and love. AND, we won’t know all the change COVID will create yet simply because we are still in the middle of it. With all the new normals you and I are experiencing, there will be trends beyond BEYOND C-19. Here is what I see in leadership:
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March 2020 will be a historical month.
The stock market is on a wild roller coaster. The country has been shutdown by 80%. People have lost jobs. Parents have become homeschool teachers. Public places of worship, art, music, sport has been shutdown. And, we are in still in the middle of it.
It is easy to react and respond in frustration (I have), or in fear (I have seen it), or in anxiety (makes sense). Especially when you and I are trying to figure out HOW to manage and adjust to a new normal.
Have you experienced this?
And yet, because of Jesus, you and I can find clarity in crisis. James, the brother of Jesus, offers us practical advise on how to RESPOND, rather than REACT, to crisis.
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Crisis causes exhaustion, fatigue, and pain. And yet, crisis gives leaders opportunity to rise to the occasion. To find opportunities to ministry in the midst of obstacles. To adapt and influence. And, with that said, find creative ways to experience self-care in the midst of crisis. Here are 5 practical ways to experience self-care in the midst of COVID:
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