Leadership
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LEADING WITHOUT LORDING (A Message on Authority)
Authority is one of the most misunderstood words in church leadership. At the Every Nation’s Regional Leadership Training, Pastor Steve Murrell helped us think rightly about apostolic leadership and authority. Here are a few takeaways for me. “It Seemed Good,” Not “God Said” In Acts 15, the phrase “it seemed good” appears three times. This… Continue reading
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WHAT SPELLS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAILING AND FLOURISHING: Relationships That Make the Difference
At our recent Every Nation Regional Leadership Training, I sat with fellow pastors and listened to a question every leader eventually faces: why do some pastors fall while others flourish? The Difference Is Resilience Phil Bonasso gave a one-word answer: resilience. It’s the capacity to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of adversity, trauma,… Continue reading
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CELEBRITY PASTORS DON’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT
What if celebrity-ism is not just found on the stage but also off it? We have unfortunately seen a deluge of celebrity preachers, influencer ministers, and rockstar pastors through the decades. But where does it all start? It rarely starts big. I remember reading an article by Sandra Stanley years ago when she talked about… Continue reading
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DOING THINGS RIGHT v DOING THE RIGHT THING
There is a familiar distinction in leadership thought that says managers do things right, while leaders do the right thing. Both matter, but they are not the same. Managers focus on efficiency, systems, and execution. They ensure that processes are followed, timelines are met, and standards are upheld. Leaders, on the other hand, focus on… Continue reading
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THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF COMPROMISE IN LEADERSHIP
What if the greatest threat to your leadership isn’t failure but subtle compromise? Leadership without dependence on God often begins quietly rather than dramatically. In 1 Kings 3:1–3, Solomon stands at the height of promise yet already shows divided devotion, like marrying Pharaoh’s daughter and worshiping at high places. These are not obvious acts of… Continue reading
