How I Added 5 More Hours to My Day - Syed Bahlki
If you are a leader, it goes without saying that you are hard-pressed for enough time in the day. Syed Bahlki gives insight on how to make time more productive, allowing you more space overall.
6 Major Barriers to Church Growth - ...
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Don’t Loathe the Culture You Lead –
One of the dangers of a growing organization or ministry is the temptation to quickly bring people on to the team to meet the demands of the growth. Of course, there is nothing wrong with desiring to scale the team. As the organization grows, wise leaders expand the leadership ...
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5LQ Episode 14: Selma Wilson –
Change is hard. Managing change for a large organization is even harder. Selma Wilson is the Vice President of Organizational Development for Lifeway which means, among other things, that she is overseeing much of the transition happening at Lifeway (merging divisions, ...
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5 Quotes for Leaders –
"Courage is fear that has said its prayers." - Anne Lammott
"When we answer before listening we prove to others that we are both stupid and rude." - Dallas and Nancy Demmitt
"What are we made for if not to bear each other's burdens?" - Elizabeth Prentiss
"Gritty organizations ...
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10 Unforgettable Leadership Lessons –
I am so grateful for the leaders who have poured into my life and development over the years. It’s those same leaders you find yourself quoting as you mature into your leadership voice. When you start to lead a team, these treasured nuggets of advice are put to the test. Here’s ...
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Kitschy Evangelism –
Pastors, authors and apologists Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg discussed evangelism with Ed Stetzer last year during this fast-paced episode of The Exchange. Strobel and Mittelberg were pastors at Willow Creek Community Church. Strobel is the author of many books, including The ...
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5LQ Episode 13: Being a Worship Leader –
Worship leaders are among the most prominent and obvious leaders in the church. They are in front of congregations weekly helping people enter into corporate worship, primarily through music. So it seemed fitting on a leadership podcast to dig into the role of "worship leader." ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
A Strong Presence in Texas by Barnabas Piper
"Time will tell if he can build a winning team. It seems clear, though, that he is building a winning culture built on the right values executed well."
Compared to... by Seth Godin
"Just because a thing can be noticed, or compared, ...
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Discerning Ministry Idolatry –
Local church ministry can be thrilling, even addictive. Seeing the Lord transform lives and bring people into a relationship with Himself provides a buzz that nothing in this world can provide. And because we are prone to replace God on the throne of our lives with something ...
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6 Nuggets of Wisdom for Leaders –
"Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." — Proverbs 15:22
Every leader needs wise advisors. One of the first things the President of the United States does after his election is establish a cabinet of "wise counselors." To be a healthy leader, ...
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5LQ Episode 12: Eric Geiger –
Eric Geiger is the Vice President of the Resources Division at Lifeway Christian Resources. (That means he's actually our boss). He is the author or co-author of six books and he blogs regularly about leadership at EricGeiger.com.
Best Quotes
"Whatever leadership role I have is ...
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The Messiness of Leadership Development –
Mac Lake talks about the challenges of developing leaders, that it's not a neat and tidy process, and how to work through the difficulties. See more videos like this at Ministry Grid. ...
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