Setting goals you’ll reach
The biggest differentiator between those who were moderately successful in life and those who were highly successful is whether or not they had definable goals written down.
How do servant leaders get out of the “lion’s den?”
You have been navigating as a leader the last nine months in the midst of a pandemic that has affected your life in ways you would have never predicted coming into 2020.
New Year’s resolutions require implementation
How many New Year's resolutions have you started that never got much past February?
6 ways leadership will change in the next 10 years (Part 1)
According to experts, leadership will change more than you expect and much more than you're planning for.
One biblical reason you should be a consumer Christian
My prayer for you this Christmas season is that you would become a consumer Christian. Let me explain.
BiblicalLeadership.com writer profile: Charles Stone
What's the hardest leadership lesson you've ever learned? "Years ago I attended a church growth conference at a megachurch. I came back brimming with great ideas that I knew we needed to implement."
What’s your six-word story?
If you were to write your life story in six words, what would you say?
4 benefits of grieving during chaotic times
Knowing our weaknesses, God has given us the process of grieving that we might more easily and productively walk through the transformation required for our next assignment.
Why it’s imperative to contextualize our church language
The language we sometimes use can cause newcomers to feel like they are radically different from us. This heightens their discomfort and increases the chances they will leave the church confused, if not frustrated.
Let’s offer our work to God in 2021
Jesus participated in the ordinary things of life and work. That means when you create a spreadsheet, give a talk, execute a plan, manage a process, fix a broken system, or praise an employee, you can do it to the glory of God.
Leading in crisis
2020 is a great year to evaluate what it means to lead, especially during a crisis.
Discipling others by simply helping them
Leaders are in a unique position to change the world by helping others be the change agents.
How to avoid the copy-cat leadership trap
Always learn from the leaders you most admire, but continually check your spirit to ensure you’re not seeking to merely copy them.
5 characteristics of Jesus that should shape your leadership
Jesus set a firm foundation on how to lead others through love, grace, and toward a better version of themselves. He did this in five ways.
Are we leading people to believe an incomplete gospel?
As Christian leaders, we must examine the foundation upon which we have been building our lives and leadership. How is it holding up?
A one-word fix for your questions
When you ask your team, “What should we do to fix this?” might they feel that they must come up with the right answer before they speak?
How to effectively manage your church’s social media
The great news about social media is that you don't have to be an expert with technology, a great writer, or a marketing guru. These best practices can help you leverage social in your ministry.
What good will you see in 2020?
We have a choice to make about our perspective for 2020. We can wish it away so we can start 2021, or we can use the opportunity for change to become people God can use more effectively.
Overcoming the communication gap
The world has become an increasingly difficult place to communicate. Polarization and divisiveness have wreaked havoc on respectful and constructive conversation.
3 reasons to stop checking things off the list and take a step back
Sometimes the most productive thing I can do is stop checking things off the list, and take a step back to breathe.
