Seeking the wisdom of God
Deep reverence is true wisdom. Forsaking evil is real understanding. As bottom lines go, these parallel thoughts are truer than true.
Why we struggle to read the Bible regularly
Why do people who want to read the Bible more often struggle to follow through and do it? Here are some reasons.
3 questions that can help you avoid leadership blind spots
Truthfully, there are important things in leadership that all of us miss. One of the toughest challenges for those of us who lead is that every leader develops blind spots. You just don’t see things that are there. All of us miss things that are clear to any other person, but not to us.
Is work a curse?
Becoming aware of the multiplicity of views will help you broaden and deepen your perspective on work. Such a broadened and deepened perspective might also lead you and other people of faith to greater inner satisfaction with work if not to more smiles on the way to work.
38: Can we trust the Bible? (Guest: Dr. Peter Gurry, Author and Director of Text and Canon Institute at Phoenix Seminary)
In this episode, Dr. Peter Gurry joins us to discuss the reliability of the Bible. How did we get the Bible we have today? Can we trust it? Why are there so many translations and which one should we use? We dig into this and more in this episode. Gurry is co-author of the book Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible. He is also the Director of Text and Canon Institute at Phoenix Seminary. Text and Canon Website: https://textandcanon.org Peter's book: https://amzn.to/3OEX9MN ______________________________________ Subscribe: www.mirandacarls.com biblicalleadership.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wordatwork/message
What it looks like to be a Barnabas-type leader
This is not how we typically write a leadership script in the western world. Leaders are supposed to continue moving up, right? They’re not expected to step aside, especially not when things are going well. What might we learn from Barnabas?
The importance of innovation and 10 strategies to promote it
Here's why innovation is important for your organization and what you can do to promote this type of culture.
Be a leader who gives others a voice
When I’m finally willing to acknowledge my pride and look at this from a different perspective, I realize that I can be far more intentional in using outside voices to my advantage.
The 7-Year Rule: An instrument for making difficult decisions
Every day, we are faced with decisions, some trivial, others monumental. When confronted with such moments, I often turn to the Seven-Year Rule. It essentially involves reflecting on each option and asking myself: "Seven years from now, which event would I have regrets about missing?"
5 things to quit to become more successful
Quitting isn’t bad. It’s needed. You may be wondering what you need to quit. Here are five ideas to get you started.
3 ways to know you’re a growing leader
You don’t have to guess whether you’re growing as a leader. You can take a simple test to know for sure. Here are three indicators to look for.
37. A Story of Ministry Partnership: A Pastor and a CEO (Guests: Pastor Jeff Nelson and CEO Mike O’Shea)
In this episode, we hear how Jeff Nelson (a pastor) and Mike O'Shea (the CEO of a commercial construction company) have partnered in fellowship and ministry. We discuss workplace discipleship, the danger of the secular vs. sacred divide, discerning your calling, and much more! ______________________ Subscribe: www.mirandacarls.com biblicalleadership.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wordatwork/message
How to prepare for the impact of job loss
Here are some ideas for how to prepare ourselves ahead of time for the spiritual and emotional impact of job loss.
5 reasons to be thankful for your team
One characteristic that is often missing from leadership lists is thankfulness. An attitude of thankfulness not only benefits you but also your team members.
What you need to know about ChatGPT & the New Industrial Revolution
Bob Whitesel, in this short-form video, shares two strategies church leaders must begin to do now, if they are to effectively minister in a future of artificial realities.
Book review: Dangerous Calling, by Paul David Tripp
Richard Blackaby reviews Paul David Tripp's book, Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenge of Pastoral Ministry.
Did you know you’re an MVP?
As ordinary as I am, I have something extraordinary to offer God, and so do you.
Why it’s important to let go of pride
The question must be asked: Where will your pride lead you today?
Focus on one big thing
The biggest casualty of the daily grind is the important things. The things that will drive your life and organization forward. The thing that will fuel your mission, move you to another level and the thing that will inevitably give you the deepest satisfaction.
5 tips for leading a ministry online
When leading a ministry online, there are many differences from leading an in-person ministry. Leading a ministry online adds several complexities since most of our churches started without any web presence.
