Posts Tagged ‘Columbia International University’
A Year-End Review of Everything By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
Everything You Do Is Worthy of Review! The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to Him! Psalm 24:1. God is the Creator. Since He created everything and everyone, He alone retains ownership rights for all He has made! It is His prerogative, alone, how much or…
Read MoreTime Management By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
Mastering the Stewardship of Time Time management is about getting work done efficiently and effectively with a focus on our most important purposes. All are given 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year. And, once time is spent, it is finished. There are no do-overs! So, how do leaders manage…
Read MoreAllegiance or Accountability? By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
The Choice Between Blind Allegiance or Brutal Accountability There is a tension between allegiance and accountability. All organizational leaders, at one time or another, face the dilemma of approaching a leader overtaken by a fault or challenging ideas that may not be the best. We wrestle with the tension between disregarding wrong or unwise behavior…
Read MoreStewards of Time By Dr. Marybeth Leavell
There is Never Enough Time In our fast-paced society, “there just isn’t enough time to get everything done!”. Most leaders feel that their list of things to do is too long and urgent, resulting in stressful days and sleepless nights. And it is often worse for Christian leaders. In his book The Tyranny of Time,…
Read MoreStewards of Succession Planning By Dr. Al Hearne II
The Steward Leader and Succession Planning Working with people at any level constantly challenges any leader; it involves thoughts, feelings, emotions, and expectations. Leaders strive for clear communication, yet how often do misunderstandings take place? Working with people and developing them for duties and responsibilities at a higher level is even more messy. I believe…
Read MoreThe Money Quandary By Mary Beth Leavell
Stewardship and Issues of Money Stewardship is typically equated with money. Even in the church world, stewardship is discussed in terms of giving. After all, churches have business operations with budgets, income, expenses, payroll, and financial audits. In addition, the Bible has hundreds of verses that refer directly to money and how God’s people should…
Read MoreDirecting Our Steps By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
Blessings Flow as He Directs Our Steps “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they may stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand… and their children are a blessing! ~ Psalm 37: 23-4, 26 (b) NLV The Lord, in…
Read MoreA Response to Today’s Culture By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
A Steward Leader’s Biblical Response to Today’s Culture What are leaders who embrace a biblical worldview to do in response to the secular values so prevalent in today’s culture? First and foremost, lead like Jesus led! Scripture teaches us that Jesus Christ is in very nature God, yet He took the form of a servant,…
Read MoreFrom Steward to Steward Leader By D’Arcy Dretke Maher
Transforming from a Steward to a Steward Leader: What is the Process? We are all stewards, and some are called to be leaders. This premise is examined and developed by R. Scott Rodin in The Steward Leader: Transforming People, Organizations and Communities. Rodin posits that leadership emerges through a process of daily transformation (2010, p.…
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