I had to resign because I failed to love
Ever heard of someone fired because they failed to love? Gene Appel, Senior Pastor of Eastside Christian Church, challenges biblical leaders toward self-examination.
The secret to building a successful business
Are you using this success secret in your leadership?
The key to creating a loyal leader
Some of the most powerful acts of leadership happen in the smallest acts of kindness.
How my weakness became my greatest superpower
Ironically, often what we deem as a weakness is the thing God will choose to use in our lives for His glory.
What motivates your servant leadership?
What is your mindset when it comes to servant leadership? Does it look more like the world's definition or a biblical definition?
5 words that say everything
These five words of gratefulness could change the way you approach life and leadership.
What does servant leadership look like?
Do you spell it s-e-r-v-i-c-e or serve-us?
I’m tired of wearing a mask!
“I’ve tried, God; I’m tired, I’m lonely, I’m broken. OK, God, You’re gonna have to do it,” shares Mike Breaux, Teaching Pastor at Eastside Christian Church (Anaheim, California). Discover what it would look like to step into a community of grace.
Guiding cause-driven Millennials toward Christ-driven leadership
There are two things we can do to lead our cause-driven young adults to Christ-driven leadership for the cause of Christ.
3 reasons self-awareness makes you a better leader
Servant leadership requires a proper perspective in every situation. It's more than something you do; it's who you are.
Are you wise with your buckets of influence?
Every leader has both buckets. Good leaders know when to use the right bucket.
5 ways Jesus developed His team
How did Jesus implement essential leadership skills of team building? Servant leadership is not only about building ourselves up, but building others too.
4 warning signs of leadership failures
Are you really leading, or just taking a walk? Losing touch with your people is a huge leadership landmine.
The dangers of echo chamber leadership
We leaders often enjoy the affirmation and adulation of others as we express our ideas, provide direction, and set future courses. Sometimes we enjoy it too much.
Why praying 5 minutes is better than no minutes
Do you think you pray enough? I’ve met a few pastors who do, but most say, “I should pray more…”
The 1 big key to becoming a successful person
I’ve discovered a principle in the Bible, in business, and even in my own life that has me convinced there is a pattern to be observed.
Who me? A servant?
We’ve all felt the fear that someone will take advantage of us if we get carried away with this idea of servanthood.
Book review: Embracing Followership
Allen Hamlin Jr’s book Embracing Followership: How to Thrive in a Leader-Centric Culture is a fascinating look at the unique nature of followership and its relation to leadership.
Is that task beneath you?
Everyone has a philosophy of leadership. They may or may not have thought about it, but it drives how they make decisions and how they lead.
Wise leaders develop a vision for rest
Are you in the habit of tackling life at a frenetic pace? You may want to rethink that.

