Posts Tagged ‘steward’
Your Response to Crisis By R. Scott Rodin
The Strange (and Christ-like) Response to Crisis Think back to the last time you faced a significant, critical need or crisis with woefully inadequate resources to meet it when you had to accomplish something great and your assets to achieve it was meager. Was it last year, last month, last week, this morning? Every leader…
Read MoreA Steward leader in the Storm by Andrea Leigh Capuyan
How does a steward leader encounter the storm? The storm is raging all around me, and it is raging in me. How can God remain so still? Is he sleeping and unaware? How am I supposed to continue steering this boat when the strong winds blow? Even in the midst of chaos, we remain stewards.…
Read MoreStewards of Information By Mark L. Vincent
Let’s be better stewards of information! We all receive lots of information and grow tired of repeated phrases. In addition to the way overused “sit back and relax and enjoy the flight,” an overused one I hope remains retired is “a heartbeat away from the presidency.” With grave respect for the ways in which people pass away…
Read MoreI am a servant By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
“I am a servant of the Lord,” an Invitation to Transformation “I am a servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Mary’s words capture the longing of a steward’s heart – an invitation to transformation. In embracing an uncertain path, Mary embarks on the most important work of a…
Read MoreMore on the Steward Follower By Dr. Kip Warton
The Steward Follower Owns the Vision Let me introduce you to the idea of being a ‘steward follower.’ A steward follower is an individual who understands and commits to the owner’s vision, mission, and objectives (MOVs). What is God’s vision for your work? Does His mission move you to go to work each day? Perhaps…
Read MoreJesus: The Steward Leader by Zenet Maramara
JESUS AS THE MODEL OF A STEWARD LEADER The term “steward leader” suggests that the leader is not the owner but a trustee of the leadership responsibilities entrusted to him or to her. He/she is a steward leader and as opposed to an owner-leader. Jesus is the perfect model of a steward leader. His heart…
Read MoreA Steward's Meditation By Andrea Capuyan
A Steward’s Meditation – Calibrating My Heart and Mind to The Master’s Voice As a steward my choice to pause and meditate allows me to continually calibrate my heart and mind to the Master’s voice. The spiritual practices of prayer, contemplation and reflection strengthen the bond of trust between me and God, my owner. Because…
Read MoreSteward Follower By Dr. Kip Warton
Steward Follower: Called to Steward the Leader I am a follower, but sometimes I don’t do it well. Once again I am in a position the leaves me struggling with the decisions made by my boss. Yes, I lead my section but I am bound by the direction provided by my supervisor despite what appears…
Read MoreThe Greatest Challenge By R. Scott Rodin
A Leader’s Greatest Challenge It may seem presumptuous to propose that there is one challenge to leadership that is so universally experienced that it is consistently at the top of the list of reasons leaders struggle and fail. But a recent experience has moved me deeply and convinced me that there may be just such…
Read MoreSteward Leaders in Times of Uncertainty By R. Scott Rodin
Ten Reasons Why Steward Leaders are Prepared to Lead in Times of Uncertainty We are living in a time of growing aggression and hostility toward the Gospel and toward those who seek to faithfully follow Jesus and lead in His name. We believe God is raising up steward leaders for such a time as…
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