By Chris Brown
We all hope to change our city. Seeing people come to Jesus is what pastors live to do. But we can’t get there without remembering the simple rule of cause and effect.
You see, healthy people build healthy churches, and healthy churches reach communities. If we ...
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5LQ Episode 79: Bobby Gruenewald –
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper talk with Bobby Gruenewald, one of the pastors at Life Church and the architect of YouVersion and Church Online. YouVersion, a mobil app, is currently on about 210 million devices worldwide and ...
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Why Do People Listen to You? –
When people sit in a chair and listen to you for thirty minutes or three hours…what keeps them in that chair?
It’s never wise to assume or take for granted that people are listening as you talk. As a communicator, it’s always good to remember that people have a choice about ...
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Active Leadership –
This is not an endeavor for the faint of heart or those with a suspect self-image. Leadership requires a strong will that refuses to be molded by the moment but to be guided by the truth. It means we must be moving but doing so in a wise manner.
Here are few ideas to think about ...
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5LQ Episode 78: Being a High Character Leader –
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper are joined by Brad Lomenick to talk about the importance of high character for a leader and the impact it has on an organization. Everyone knows character is important, but can you define it? Do ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
Leaders Can't Avoid Conflict - Dan Reiland
Conflict is no stranger within the local church. The goal is not to practice avoiding conflict, instead we all need to become good at resolving conflict.
3 Things New Leaders Need to Listen For - Art Rainer
If you are a new leader, you ...
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Raising Your Children in Ministry –
Raising our children in ministry was a true joy for Jeana and me. We knew God had called us; we never even implied there was another option. Therefore, our children knew it as a joyful lifestyle.
Yet, I am more than aware that ministers sometimes struggle with raising their ...
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6 Ways to Boost Your Confidence –
By Art Rainer
Everyone wants to follow a confident leader. But many in leadership positions find themselves unable to provide this. They are under-confident leaders. For those who consider themselves under-confident, the obvious question that arises from this post is, “How do I ...
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5LQ Episode 77 – Nick Caine –
On this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper speak with Nick Caine, the CEO of both A21 and Equip & Empower Ministries as well as being the husband to one of our previous guests, Christine Caine. A21 is an organization seeking to ...
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Shifting Gears –
By Dr. Kent Ingle
One of the key qualities of effective leaders is being flexible. Your role as a leader is always changing as your organization grows. It’s like driving a car. The greatest amount of energy is spent in actually starting it up. As the car speeds up, it has to keep ...
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12 Keys to Attracting Young Leaders –
Let's face it- young leaders are the future of your organization. Whether you like it or not, they will soon take over and be running the show. Your show. My show. If you aren't attracting young talent, then the days are numbered for your influence and the legacy of your ...
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5LQ Episode 76: Working For a Boss You Don’t Like –
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins, Eric Geiger, and I Discuss how to manage working for a boss you don't like. If you've spent any amount of time in the work force there's a good chance you've had to do this. It's a challenge. How can we handle it ...
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