Posts Tagged ‘MinistryWorks’
Who Do You Belong To? By Reggie McNeal
Great Leaders Know Who They Belong To and Why Great leaders belong. They belong to their families, their friends, their coworkers, their mentors, and their followers. This sense of belonging provides them with both an anchor and a platform for their leadership. It shapes and informs their identity. Their relationships and the quality of the…
Read MoreMake Better Decisions By Reggie McNeal
Leaders Are Judged On Their Decisions People evaluate leaders based on the leader’s decisions, not on their intentions. Effective leaders know how to make decisions, when, and what decisions must be made. They consistently demonstrate sound judgment. While they don’t always make the right decisions, they do so often enough that they enjoy significant accomplishments…
Read MorePursuing Excellence By Cyndi Marcy
A Commitment to Growth and Excellence The Christian Leadership Alliance’s CCNL Credential program recognizes a leader’s dedication to excellence. Each year at the Christian Leadership Alliance’s annual Outcomes Conference, a new group of leaders nationwide is recognized for their proven commitment to excellence. These individuals are recipients of a Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader (CCNL) accreditation…
Read MoreSelf-Awareness and Why It’s Critical By Reggie McNeal
Great Leaders Pursue Self-Awareness Self-awareness is the most critical piece of information a leader possesses. I didn’t say self-absorption or self-centeredness. Ironically, these characteristics are most likely to occur in leaders who lack the critical component of self-awareness. What Is Self-Awareness? The dictionary uses various words to portray the meaning of awareness: knowledge, mindful, vigilance,…
Read MoreA Holy Expectation By Dr. Bob Snyder
Can I Be Holy? As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV God calls me to be holy…
Read MoreIs Your Reputation a Stumbling Block? By R. Scott Rodin
A Steward Leader’s Perspective on Reputation The New King James Version of Philippians 2 says Jesus “made himself of no reputation.” Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made himself of no…
Read MoreTogether or Alone By Ed McDowell
Knowing You Are Never Alone There are times or seasons of life where being alone is the journey. Solitude creates a unique opportunity for soul-building. It is an opportunity to be with God. In doing so, you recognize that you are not alone, even in solitude. God is with you. When it comes to meeting…
Read MoreLeadership in the Book of Exodus By Ed Fry
Ancient Wisdom Found in Exodus The Book of Exodus offers profound insights into leadership and governance. Exodus 18:21 stands as a beacon, illuminating the qualities essential for those called to lead. In a world constantly seeking effective leadership paradigms, ancient wisdom often provides timeless truths that resonate with modern challenges. Moreover, you shall select from…
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