Tag Archives: Leadership
Five Ministry Landmines to Avoid
Moral and spiritual landmines are a dangerous reality in ministry. The list that follows is developed from my personal ministry and life experience. I encourage you to read them first as a human being fully aware of your own personal … Continue reading
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the power of kindness
As a truck driver, I am limited to using a specific brand of gasoline stations in order to purchase fuel with the company fleet card. I have tried several stations within this brand throughout the metro region. One of them has … Continue reading
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crumbling soil: reflections on leadership
Although the Oregon summer is presently hitting its highest temperatures of 2011, it has been an unusually cool and wet year. This has created precarious situations for roads and homes set on over-burdened water tables. The result? Crumbling top soil. … Continue reading
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where have all the shepherds gone?
The sheep are grazing on the sloping prairie. The late evening sun wanes in intensity while casting the last remnants of its warmth across the grassland. The shepherd keeps watch. Despite the long day and varied demands of his task, he … Continue reading
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Inspiring Leadership
What is it about great leaders that inspire you? Is it the confidence? Determination? The can-do attitude? To be sure, all of those characteristics have a part to play in the relational discourse between leaders and those that follow them. As … Continue reading
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just be yourself
Sometimes I feel like ranting. This is such a moment. I observe so many people running around trying to be who they are not. It makes me want to do something drastic, like, like, like…..write a poem! But not to … Continue reading
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Rise With Us: A Case Study in Irony
Photo by Glen Alan Woods Facing the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon there is a banner which hangs proudly. Rise with us. It expresses the vision which the Trail blazers have cast for their team. If you expand the … Continue reading
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The Power of Sincere Affirmation in Team Culture
If you are a leader in a church, business, or organization, you likely understand the need to affirm your employees and volunteers. It is critically important. It lets them know you care about them and that they matter to you, that … Continue reading
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Benefits of Hindsight: Join the conversation!
Recently, I posted on Kidology a question about the Benefits of Hindsight. Several people responded. Check it out if you get a chance and reply to the conversation. I am in a unique situation where my memories of my most recent … Continue reading
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Be Prepared With the Tools Your Team Needs
Photo by Glen Alan Woods In industry we understand that workers need certain tools to accomplish specific tasks. The photo depicts a vehicle which carries containers back and forth between trucks and train cars. No other tool will suffice. Children’s ministry is … Continue reading
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