Leaders motivate–they inspire others to be better than themselves, to reach for something bigger than themselves. Leaders are positive, they help people see potential not obstacles. Leaders prioritize–they clarify purpose and set boundaries. Leaders provide perspective–they see the big picture, they understand the consequences of decisions but are not limited by current negative circumstances. Leaders …
Author: Steve
I love to study the Bible and I love to engage with others in learning. I had been privileged to do this on a regular basis through church ministry and through part-time teaching at a local Bible colleges.
Helping individuals learn to feed themselves through their own study of God’s Word is joy-giving to me. Influencing groups to do life and church from a biblically grounded, theologically faithful perspective is my passion.
Characteristics of a Leader
A week ago I attended a conference aimed at helping churches do a better job of helping people grow and impact their communities. It was a very positive and productive conference, and while the conference was not primarily about leadership–some of my key “takeaways” were related to leadership. As I listen to, interacted with and …
Profiting from the Prophets–Habakkuk
The past several months have shown us the fortunes and misfortunes of our country. We see moral decay abounding, abundance of wealth for some, political distention, conflict over values, wars and conflicts, etc. As I have been studying and teaching several of the Prophets, I am again struck at how relevant and current those 2000-3000 …
The Essential Church
I’m in the process of reading The Essential Church by Thom S. Rainer and Sam S. Rainer III. The book deals with why Christian teens and young adults leave the church. While there are a number of factors, the factor that stood out most-strongly is parents. Teens whose parents attend church and are authentic in their …
Wednesday Wisdom: Frienship
Oh, the comfort-the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person. Having neither to weigh thoughts, Nor measure words-but pouring them All right out-just as they are- Chaff and grain together- Certain that a faithful hand will Take and sift them- Keep what is worth keeping-And with the breath of kindness Blow the rest away. …
Don’t be a man pleaser
Found this quote on the blog Ministry Best Practices An unhealthy dependence on people for affirmation traps us in a horrible prison. The Bible calls this dependence “the fear of man”. “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be kept safe” (Proverbs 29:25). The apostle Paul …
Of the writing and reading of books. . .there is no end
Have you ever said to yourself, I read too much? Not me. I’m usually saying, I wish I had more time (and energy) to do more reading. But when you do take time to read–what should you read? I want to make you aware of a resource I used a number of years ago (actually …