Resources – Leadership
If we live our lives in a way that points people to God and we seek to constantly move closer to Him, there will be opposition. We don’t have to look any further than the New Testament to see that. Jesus faced opponents at every turn. And he warned that a servant is not greater…
Speak well of others, even when they speak poorly about you. “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” – Romans 12:14. I’m going to tell you a shocking fact. Brace yourself. Ready?… …Some people don’t like you. It is hard to believe, isn’t it? I was as shocked as you when I…
One of the greatest challenges in leadership is focusing on the right thing at the right time. Every pastor and minister has to balance competing priorities that demand attention. In this complexity, it can be very easy to lose focus and not see the forest from the trees. That’s when we need to take a…
The Oracle at Delphi declared Socrates to be the wisest man on earth. Socrates protested this honor because he knew that there was so much he didn’t know! Upon reflection, however, Socrates realized that perhaps the Oracle was right and perhaps he was wiser than anyone else: After all, while others thought that they knew…
There is no shortage when it comes to material addressing this critically important area. The word I am going to focus on is “practical.” I pray the following words are helpful. When it comes to practical ways to bring up the next generation, let me offer three suggestions: 1. Constantly Identifying A regular part of…
When I was asked to write an article regarding Rural Church Leadership, my first thought was: “another task?” If you’re a Pastor/leader in a rural church, you know what I mean. My next thought was, “CSBC is always so supportive, so it’s a small way for me to give back.” So, I’m honored to add…
Since 1916, my Jewish Grandpa lived in San Francisco -with brief stints in the Military during WWI, in Boston, MA, and finally, Hawaii, where he went to die and be buried in the Punch Bowl. He had much to say about his love for California and the Bay area. I, too, have learned to love…
I have been called to serve in an Urban Context for four decades, and while it has been very rewarding, at the same time, it has proven challenging. At the same time, I served in a large urban public school district as a high school principal. I am a person who likes challenges, and I…
Our church has many different nationalities represented throughout our congregation, from Filipinos, Jordanians, Indians, Ecuadorians, El Salvadorians, Brazilians, Scots, Vietnamese, Mexicans, South Africans, Nigerians, Britons, Germans, Chinese, and Koreans, with a few Martians sprinkled in… okay. I’m kidding. I wanted to see if you are actually paying attention. When my wife, Jane, and I planted…
Pastors and church leaders are frequently faced with leading on the fringes of burnout. A week’s work can pile up quickly, and the “to do” list gets longer and longer. Eventually, we feel trapped with too much to do and not enough time to do them. There are administrative tasks, sermon prep, pastoral care, staff…