
The Rise & Fall of an Autocratic Leader
Domineering Leaders are antithetical to Gospel Leaders. Autocratic leadership centralizes authority in the leader. We describe autocratic leaders as arbitrary, dictatorial, domineering, tyrannical, all-powerful, bossy, driving, and monocratic. In short, it is a command and control style that is motivated by power and pride. Jesus demonstrated a different approach....

It's Time to Remove Unrepentant Bullies from Church Leadership
Bullies in the church empty others of their dignity and value. But Jesus empties himself for others....


Heal Us, Lord!
2020 brought many conflicting emotions. 2021 doesn't change that, but I am determined to allow God's healing hand upon me so that I can serve him with honor....

The End (of 2020) is Near!
God is hope. If you can’t find your joy, the Spirit will step in and help you to abound in hope. Let the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace....

The Need for a Reformation of Church Leaders
John Calvin wrote an eerily relevant treatise more than 450 years ago about the church's need for reformation. He said, "those who preside in the Church ought to excel others, and shine by their example of a holier life." He repeatedly pointed to four sins of a church leader's life that needed reform: greed, pride, cruelty, and whoredom....

Be an Encourager
Encouragement is seen, heard, felt, and experienced by the other person. It can be done in excess and it demonstrates the gospel....

Narcissism isn't a Leadership Style
The gospel provides no room for a self-absorbed leader....

Leaders Walk with God
If you walk intimately with God, you will experience His love, and it will flow toward those you are leading. It will change you and them....

The Significance of EQ for Leaders
Leadership is complex. It is certainly "what you do," but oftentimes more importantly, "who you are." Don't miss the importance of emotional intelligence in your leadership. ...