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…
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Sphere: Workplace & Organizations
Stewarding people, responsibilities, and purposes for the good of all.
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 Leader’s Blind Spot
In the demanding world of leadership, there’s a truth as old as time, yet often as uncomfortable as a scratchy wool sweater on a…
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…
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…
The One Anothers…
Editorial Note Why do some lists say there are 59 “one another” passages while others contain more? The traditional number 59 refers primarily to…
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.