Leadership
Article: Do Not Lord Over Them
Photo courtesy of iStockPhoto/kabliczech Matthew 20:25-28 (KJV) - But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. In reading Matthew 20, after Jesus explains how the last will be first and the first last...
Article: It Does Not Mean They Like You
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/apletfx In church leadership, pastors, ministers, musicians, and others that come before the church are often respected, appreciated, and supported. Their presence, anointing from God, and character/charisma can be an awe-inspiring representation of the things many hope to see in themselves and especially others (i.e. spouse). However, what begins as appreciation and thankfulness from afar can become much more within - and this is from the leader. If the leader is not careful, they can misinterpret the person's true intent and believe the person(s) have a hidden agenda to...
Article: The Position to Lead
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/kipcurry References: Acts 6:1-6; 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:4-9. Many pastors feel their day of ministry are long, the to-do list is never ending, and they need 27 hours each day. With so much going on, pastors have the desire to place people in leadership positions to support them and the ministry. The desire for help should not be for warm bodies as oppose to the right people called by the Lord. There are many churches overfilled with people that are placed prematurely (and inadequately) in positions of leadership and authority....
Article: True Customer Service
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/keb In the world of business, we are taught that the higher one attains in position, the least 'hands-on' or menial work they are to do. The manager no longer runs errands or buys the office lunch. They tell someone else to do it. They no longer have to drive around the parking lot, they have a designated spot of their own. They set deadlines, make decisions that affect policy and personnel, write checks, rate work performance, and gain greater respect among their peers. However, in the midst of the 'business' of life, there are some lessons a disciple of Jesus can never forget:
