Focus on Eternal Rewards

Focus on Eternal Rewards

Key Scripture: Nehemiah 5:16-19 Always remember to focus on eternal rewards, not earthly rewards. ‘Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from...
The Difference in Talking and Doing

The Difference in Talking and Doing

Key Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39 Nehemiah, as the leader, was taking the lead by being the first person to sign the covenant. What we can learn from this is that if you are the leader, LEAD. Don’t ever ask those you’re leading to do something you’re not willing...
Complete Peace

Complete Peace

‘Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. ‘ I Thessalonians 5:23 The God of peace wants us to have complete peace. God wants our...
Discerning a Difficult Staff Transition

Discerning a Difficult Staff Transition

Here are 12 good questions to help you discern the right decision about a staff member: Are they aligned and passionate about the vision? Are they a good fit in terms of chemistry with others on staff? Are they in the right position? Do they connect well with others?...
Leadership Growth

Leadership Growth

We can never stop growing. We must always become more aware of what we do not know. So the question is, how do we grow? The answer is simple: read the right books, listen to the right people, and go to the right places. When given the opportunity, we must ask the...
Leadership Spiritual Check Up

Leadership Spiritual Check Up

No matter who you are or what you do, we all need a spiritual check up often. This gives us leaders the ability to refuel and have our passion and purpose reignited. Below are a few questions that I highly encourage you to ask yourself with total and complete honesty....