"The time has come for my departure!" These words, a quote from 2 Timothy 4:6, were read in the recent gathering of the TRAIN Workgroup. While these words of the apostle Paul were referencing his approaching death, these same words were referenced at this meeting to reflect on the fact that the time has come for my departure from my role in the CRCA as the MDC (Ministry Development Coordinator). After more than 25 years...
What is a leader? What do you look for in a leader? What is the one thing that drives good leadership – in a family, in a job, in a church, in the world? What qualities do you like to see in a leader? Perhaps you look for someone who is successful, who has been really good in business, has made lots of money. You might look for someone from noble birth – someone who has royal...
The music of Simon & Garfunkel hit the airwaves in my formative years. How often I heard these words: "I am alone.... I am a rock, I am an island. I have no need of friendship - friendship causes pain." The lyrics of this song seem to suggest that being alone is a good thing. How different the words of Scripture: "It is not good for the man to be alone." (Genesis 2:18) God did not create us...
We have been looking at the importance of influence. I am been making the point that to be truly effective as a leader in a church – in good times and in challenging times – leaders must master the ability to influence others. Influence begins with practicing Ministry IQ - getting to know the people you are serving and for these people to get to know you. In addition, a leader also needs to promote vision. ...
In my previous article we began looking at the importance of influence. The point was made that to be truly effective as a leader in a church – in good times and in challenging times – leaders must master the ability to influence others. Where does influence begin? It begins with practicing Ministry IQ - getting to know the people you are serving and for these people to get to know you. As a leader you will...