Jeff Vanderstelt, Francis Chan, and Robert Coleman talk with Bill Hull about how churches can change their structures and plans to make a more conducive environment for effective discipleship.
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What Church Leaders Can Learn from Uber and Lyft –
by Daniel Im
“How long have you been driving for?”
Anytime I'm in a Taxi, this is typically one of my go-to questions. It also inevitably turns into an opportunity for the cab driver to share their personal story with me (this is one of the 5 BLESS steps in missional living). ...
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3 Traits of Counter-cultural Christian Leaders –
by Dan Darling
You don’t have to be a sociologist to understand that orthodox Christianity is in a stressful time in the West. Statisticians and pollsters argue whether or not it is mainline Christianity or evangelical Christianity or both that is declining. However, nobody will ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
The Selfish Truth About Word of Mouth (Why Referrals Don't Happen) by Seth Godin
"Whether or not we liked it isn't what motivates us to take the risky step of referring something (or someone)."
Building a Feedback-Rich Culture from the Middle by Ed Batista
How to improve your ...
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7 Traits of Leaders Who Hire Well –
For a leader, there is not a greater responsibility or a more important task than choosing the people who will serve alongside you in fulfilling the mission of the organization or ministry. Great coaches are known for their masterful and careful recruiting, ensuring the potential ...
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Balancing Love and Honesty as a Leader of Leaders –
People often say, “If you love someone you should just be honest with them.” While there is truth there, it is a tricky thing because speaking truth can be perceived as an unloving act. In other words, there is a right and a wrong way to speak truth.
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7 Ways to Create Time to Think –
by Philip Nation
In our hectic world of go, Go, GO! it seems difficult to simply find time to sit down and think. In my own life, I have felt the pressure of three different jobs, being overrun with the need to produce content (which I have not), while not abandoning my family ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
7 Suggestions for Challenging a Controlling Leader by Ron Edmondson
"I should point out that while I believe the Bible teaches to respect authority, I don’t believe it says we must ignore the abuse of authority. All children should honor their parents, for example, but respect ...
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10 Quotes from the ERLC Leadership Summit on Race –
With the recent firestorms surrounding Ferguson, Eric Garner, and now Walter Scott, we're reminded of one thing that we should have never forgotten: racial reconciliation is still a core, under-addressed issue in America. The 2015 ERLC Leadership Summit was timely and important ...
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Creating a Culture of Leadership Development –
Leadership development doesn't just happen; it must be intentional. How can organizations create a culture of doing so and what will the long-term benefits be? Brad Lomenick, Tami Heim, and Todd Adkins discuss.
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3 Reasons to Preach on Religious Liberty –
by Daniel Darling
Religious liberty has been all over the news lately. Most Christians are (rightly) concerned about the increasing encroachment on Christian faith and practice. But pastors are sometimes uneasy about discussing religious liberty with their congregation and ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
7 Intangible, Seemingly Unproductive Actions Valuable in Leadership by Ron Edmondson
"Every good leader I know specializes in intangible actions that don’t always produce visible, immediate results. In fact, these actions are probably the most productive part of their work."
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