Don’t Let Embarrassment Steal Your Relationships
A dear friend of mine recently missed one of our regularly scheduled mentorship meetings. Life had become unusually busy with work, family responsibilities, and…
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Facing Situation: Broken Trust
The Undivided Leader
Carl leaned forward, rested both hands on the conference table, and looked around at his leadership team. “I want complete honesty,” he said. “This…
Mistaking Personality Differences for Character Defects
Several years ago, I watched two people struggle through a conversation that should have been relatively simple. One was fast, direct, decisive, and ready…
When Love Tells the Truth
“Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”(Proverbs…
How to Shepherd a Shepherd
One of the greatest misunderstandings in church leadership is the belief that shepherding flows only in one direction. We picture the pastor shepherding the…
How to Shepherd a Shepherd
There is a dangerous misconception in many churches today. When a leader begins wounding people through harshness, intimidation, control, or pride, we often assume…
When Strong Leadership Becomes Dangerous (Part 1)
Strong leadership becomes dangerous when gifting, results, and sound doctrine conceal patterns of harshness, control, and fear. Scripture calls churches—and especially elders—to recognize these patterns early and shepherd both their leaders and their people faithfully.
Against You Only?
“Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight.”Psalm 51:4 BSB There are verses in Scripture that seem…