Our hearts reveal what type of organizations/congregations we lead. Is your heart soft and pliable to change? Is your organization and/or congregation open to pivot to the post-COVID world? This article is about how to keep your heart soft so that you can lead open-handed organizations and congregations.
Read MoreHow do you build resiliency in the midst of a modern-day pandemic? This discussion is about exploring how to build self-awareness towards personal, practical, and professional resiliency. Feel free to add to the conversation.
Read MoreToday is the World Day of Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Unfortunately, suicide is the second leading cause of deaths between the ages of 18-35 and is increasing on a daily basis during COVID.
I have experienced the painful realities of suicide myself. My younger brother was tragically taken away from us FAR too early. This post is to offer practical HOPE for those who are struggling with self-destructive thoughts and suicide. You are NOT alone!
Read MoreIf you work with people for a living, there will be times you will experience disappointment, be misunderstood, hurt (intentionally or unintentionally), and perhaps even betrayed. AND as ministerial leaders, we have to be careful not to become calloused by it.
It is easy to slide into pessimism, overly critical, and angry. It is easy to justify the hurt caused by others.
WHY? well, because we live in a broken world.
With that said, Jesus (which is the leaders of ALL leaders) experienced this too. He was disappointed in others, misunderstood by many, hurt by those closest to him, and was even betrayed.
BUT, Jesus remained soft to those who hurt him.
HOW is this possible? Here are 5 observations I see.
Read MoreWhat if…
What if you and I had the ability to reach as many people as possible with the Good News of Jesus,
What if you and I had the opportunity to build disciples (discipleship journeys) who, in return, build disciples (leadership tracks),
What if you and I had the luxury to adapt quickly to the needs around us.
Well, we do.
Covid has given you and I the opportunity to reimagine EVERYTHING. Why? Well, because…
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