Sharpen the Blade
“If the ax is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.”(Ecclesiastes 10:10 BSB) When I was a…
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Leadership Matter: Stewardship
The Fear That Leads to Delight
Good Morning Beloved of the Lord! I was recently watching a hummingbird in my yard, and it just mesmerized me. It was hovering there,…
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…
When a Leader Looks Away
“Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. If you say, ‘Behold, we did not know about this,‘”‘…
Your Life Is Your Loudest Sermon
Good Morning Beloved of the Lord! This is the very core of our reality, especially for those of us in leadership. Because of the…
The Hesed Leader
“What is desired in a man is steadfast love…” Proverbs 19:22a What is truly desired in a leader – what makes a leader genuinely…
Quiet Eyes
Little Johnny stepped into the batter’s box, gripping the bat so tightly his knuckles were white. His helmet was slightly crooked, his socks didn’t…
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.