11 Leadership Lessons I Learned as a Young Leader
This week I am speaking to college leaders on our campus of Southeastern Seminary, and my assigned topic is, “Leadership Lessons I Learned as a…
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The Importance of the Pastor in the Pulpit
Though I don’t believe a plurality of leaders is the only New Testament model of church, I do think there’s great wisdom in the accountability and shared leadership that come with a plurality. At the same time, though, the significance of the person who preaches most Sundays cannot be overstated.
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12 Evidences You Might Have Stopped Growing as a Leader
Leaders who stop growing lose their edge as a leader. They become stale, even if others may not readily recognize it. See if your…
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10 Characteristics of Spiritually Weak Christian Leaders
I’m hesitant to write this post because I know I probably exhibit some of these characteristics. Nevertheless, here are some of the primary issues I see…
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10 Things It’s Easier to Tell Others to Do than to Do Ourselves
Those of us who are church leaders are in positions that require us to encourage and guide others in their walk with God. Sometimes…
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7 Warning Signs of Focusing Too Much on Power
By definition, leadership has some sense of authority and power associated with it. On the other hand, Albert Mohler has written this warning about…
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10 Characteristics of Leaders Who Last
As a seminary professor, I work with young leaders. I have learned the most, though, from leaders who have been long-term leaders. Admittedly, these…
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12 Old Testament Verses that Challenge Me as a Church Leader—and That Are Good to Memorize in 2022
As a church leader, I daily need the truth of God’s Word to guide me and give me hope. These Old Testament verses are…
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Words of Advice for Young Pastors
I don’t claim to be a perfect pastor, but I’ve been doing ministry a long time. Here’s a start of what I might say…
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10 Phrases I’ve Not Heard from the Best Post-COVID Church Leaders
These are not easy days to lead the church. On the other hand, tough times prove the best leaders – some that I’ve been…
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