Absalom ran into David’s men, but was out in front of them riding his mule, when the mule ran under the branches of a huge oak tree. 2 Samuel 18:9

David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:48

I see two camps of church leaders, church planters, and Christ-followers. If you [...]

Leadership Platforms
When you are becoming a spiritual leader, where do you practice your skill and calling? Sadly, many people read books and go to seminars on leadership, they hone their skills and discipline their lives, all for investing their leadership in a career. As important as that may be, there are greater fields on which [...]

What does “spiritual leadership” look like with people? Two thoughts from the Bible.
Spiritual leaders are servants and shepherds.
Servants serve God and people. They are humble, submitted to their authority, do not seek their own gain or interests, and they work to accomplish the mission of their Master. Jesus Christ is the greatest example of a [...]

God-leadership
To lead I must first learn to follow God. Followship precedes leadership. God must be the CEO, controller, supervisor, manager, director, boss, lord, king of my life.
1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. [...]

I’m starting out fresh at a new ministry job, and I’m reviewing some basics. My job description says I’m responsible for many things, but underneath the message is clear – I was hired to lead. Now, I’m not a natural leader, but I have learned how to lead, and I continue to grow.
LEADERSHIP.
What do immediately [...]