The season of Advent is upon us! This is the time of year where we celebrate the season as we remember the birth of Jesus Christ, but mainly anticipate the second coming of our Lord. For many of us, our churches spend each Sunday in the month, lighting the five Advent Candles, while reflecting on […]
The question is, is the church using their resources to reach out to their community? Is the church sharpening the character of the streets around them?
When commitment is strong in a ministry, it is palpable in the air. It is known by all who walk through the doors. The ability to be and remain committed is one key to success in life and leadership. Commitment in this regard falls on more than just the leader. Yes, the leader should remain […]
When you have an establishment with many ministries and a significant number of congruents, it is easy to miss something. Although the goal, mission, and vision are aligned, the way you bond with each member and leader is different. Collaboration is the key to developing and implementing strategies. It is a catalyst for success. When […]
Some of our Gen-Z babies are nearing the age, or at the age, of graduating high school or college, attending dances, and school functions like homecoming, spring formals, and prom. They are not only making us feel old, you look phenomenal by the way, but they really need us to continue to pay attention to […]
Often times, a mother is the first person a child secures a bond with. She helps to guide her children, nurture them, and supply the love they need to feel whole. While a father is viewed as a superhero, the mother is certainly a safe haven. Within the church, some female leaders are viewed as […]
To be whole as you guide your business or organization, teams and clients is imperative. Wholeness has at its core the principle of unity or one. One definition of integrity is to be unified. Therefore, a person of integrity will not have divided loyalties nor are they actors. John Maxwell, a distinguished authority on leadership, […]
At some point, every successful, authentic leader faces varied personal development threats. Being human, we face a number of leadership enticements: to attain monetary rewards or greater promotions, to blame others for deficiencies, to gain affirmation of their abilities and to achieve quick promotions.
There is no factory that produces the ideal leader. Every leader steps in to the position from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, theological ideals, and visions of grandeur. Great leaders will also know when and how to change their approach and styles in order to acquire a desired outcome. Leadership is a VERB, not an […]
In his letter to the Philippians (Phil. 3:10-16), the Apostle Paul repeats the directive to “press on”. He implores us to not run the race, “like someone running aimlessly”. He wants us to run like we expect to win. Running requires forward momentum – forward thinking, the ability to think beyond where I was, and […]
