The Slow Fade of Burnout
The fluorescent lights of the office hummed with a monotonous drone that had become the soundtrack to Pete’s life for the past decade. It…
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Leadership Matter: Personality & People
The Offense That Never Happened
You cannot consistently extend grace to what you misinterpret, because your response to people is always shaped more by your perception than by their…
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)
“Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”1 Peter 5:3 (BSB)There are few things more heartbreaking than watching…
I’m Responsible
“Each one should carry his own load.”Galatians 6:5 BSB The argument had been going on for several minutes. He had his version. She had…
You’ll Pay for This!
More than forty years ago, I was having lunch with a friend when the waiter did something I did not like. I no longer…