Equipping Leaders To Multiply
Finding a new job in this economy is difficult. So if you’re dissatisfied where you’re at instead of trying to find a new organization why not try a new outlook. Here are four steps you can take that might help you find greater satisfaction right where you’re at. Clarify your strengths. The Gallup research shows that employees who operate in their areas of strengths are more satisfied and engaged in their work. If you’re struggling…Continue Reading
This morning I counted over 25 verses in the New Testament that refer to leaders being a “servant of God.” Paul, Peter, James, Jude and John, each great leaders and each called a “servant of God. “ I don’t know that I always like that title. I want to be “Leader for God” or “Go to Guy for God” or sometimes I even want to be “Consultant to God”. Come on admit it…aren’t’ there times you…Continue Reading
There is nothing worse than not being motivated. The Gallup organization indicates that as many as 74% of US employees are not “fully engaged” in their work. In other words they are going through the motions but not finding meaning or fulfillment in their work. So what can you do to kick start your motivation and get a little fire back in your belly? Here are a few simple ideas. Be a Ferocious learner. When…Continue Reading
One of the most important questions a workaholic pastor can ask himself is: What am I sacrificing for the Gospel? As I’ve pointed out this past week God never asks us to sacrifice our health or our marriage. But when we confuse busyness for sacrifice we excuse our illegitimate behaviors as the pursuit of Kingdom impact. In reality these behaviors are evidence of pride and a deficient view of God. I’ll never forget driving down…Continue Reading
I was talking with a friend the other day about pastors who have moral failures in their marriage when he said something incredibly insightful, “A man who has an affair with ministry makes himself more vulnerable to an affair with another woman.” The demands of ministry can be draining, but they can also be addicting. When we succumb to any addictive behavior we become enslaved by that behavior and begin to make illegitimate sacrifices to…Continue Reading