Life+Leadership

5 Reasons I Left the Church

Reading Time: 4 minutesAre you concerned over the number of people, particularly young adults, who no longer attend church? Does it seem…

Pouring into others

Pouring into Others – The Enduring Impact

Reading Time: 4 minutesRevisiting the Ed Thomas story—a timely reminder that investing ourselves in others – pouring into others – is never…

essentials of vibrant leadership

What are the Essentials of Spiritual Leadership?

Reading Time: 6 minutesEssentials of Spiritual Leadership On January 13, 2012, the Italian cruise ship, Costa Concordia, ran aground in shallow waters near…

Leadership Lessons from Esther

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Leadership Lessons from Esther

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn 1967 screen legend Clint Eastwood starred in one of his best-known films, The Good, The Bad & the…

Biblical interpretation

How Do You Learn Proper Biblical Interpretation?

Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you ever heard or read something about what is in the Bible and wondered, “Is that really right?”…

definition of character

What is the Definition of Character?

Reading Time: 4 minutesLet’s explore a concise definition of character, and talk about why this is foundational to all true leadership. “We teach…

Leading and Managing

Leading and Managing: What’s The Difference?

Reading Time: 4 minutes(Excerpt borrowed with permission from the Southwest District Superintendent’s Blog) Are you acting in the roles…

In Search of Character

In Search of Character

Reading Time: 4 minutesCharacter Formation To set the stage for this article, it is necessary to reveal something of my dark past: I…

Life of Christ in lives of disciples

The Life of Christ: a Testimony of Beautiful Lives

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Life of Christ in the Lives of True Disciples Greetings in the name of Jesus, faithful disciples of the…

mission of the church

What is the Mission of the Church?

Reading Time: 3 minutesDoes the church have a mission to fulfill in this increasingly chaotic time? Can and…