Biblical leadership for pastors and everyday leaders: character over charisma, faithfulness in hardship, and practical wisdom for leading people well.
While living in Alaska, as a Canadian, I often felt culturally alone. Though struggling, I continued with my calling, trying to depend on God to comfort me in times of loneliness. Thankfully, He placed a Canadian friend into my life, whose home would become my Canadian oasis.
“You’ll do it because I’m your boss.” For some reason, this statement motivated a previous generation. Not in this post-modern world! This kind of statement is a surefire way to get a team member to quit. Note, I said “team member”.
For anyone who works with students, we make it our job to visit schools, strip malls and skate parks; trying to connect with unchurched youth. The passion is pure, with a deep desire for those students to know and follow Jesus. Yet, the youth church (not the youth group) we create couldn’t be more uncomfortable for these students.
Their response is frustrating. Alas, you feel obligated to continue with your pitch. It’s the first time you try to discuss social media with a parent, a leader, an elder, a deacon or worse, a pastor who seems to be aggressively against online community.
What would the Olympics look like without judges? How necessary are they, really? Perhaps the athletes could do it themselves, in a diplomatic sort of way? They could get together and discuss each others’ routines and come up with the deserving winner. Would that work?
I just got back from my first run in a long time, and I have the Olympics to thank for it. I know I should be glued to my television, but watching these athletes seems to push me off of the couch. Does this happen to everyone or just me?
I recently got addicted to a podcast by Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership team. After listening to their episode regarding mission statements, I have been encouraged and empowered to add a personal mission statement to my life and ministry platform.
My transition time is fast approaching. Believe it or not, the packing of boxes actually began yesterday. It’s strange but while packing those boxes, it was the first day that the transition actually felt official.
In my Youth Pastor days, we worked through something called Trader Projects. It was part of our High School Discipleship series. The students set up official officers (President, Vice Pres., Secretary & Treasurer), and chose the type of ministry, or service that they endeavour to invest in.
We entered into week two of our Trader projects this past Sunday night. For those of you who aren’t in the loop on what I’m actually talking about; I suggest you check my previous post based on Surrender Self before reading any further.
Many of you have followed my ministry work for the past couple of years. This blog has served as a great resource for our friends and family, to experience my life and service to Alaskan youth. As you all know, there have not been many dull moments while serving in the Last Frontier.
This past Sunday felt like a wash. It actually started half way through last week, when I had to cancel our 4-day Youth Snow Camp due to a lack of interest. I hate cancelling events! But multi-day events like Snow Camp cost money. Without a certain amount of students, it just wasn’t going to fly.