Dec 3, 2020 | Alignment, Calling, Career, Emotional Health, Leadership, Leading Yourself, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
The way we think powerfully impacts our leadership influence and trajectory. In my latest book, Unshakable Leader: The Simple Yet Amazing Power of Alignment, we devote an entire chapter to the power of our thoughts and the emotions we attach to them. The better...
Nov 25, 2020 | Gratefulness, Happiness, Joy, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
I’ve heard business and psychology gurus pitch the idea that we can think our way to a better life. Their premise? Our brain is soft-wired, and can be re-wired by thinking positively, and in doing so, we can have a happier life. Science seems to support this idea . ....
Nov 19, 2020 | Confusion, discouragement, Fatigue, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Trust
“Even when you see things happening or not happening that you don’t understand, I want you to trust Me.” Those words came to my heart a few weeks ago while praying and sitting quietly with the Lord. It’s hard sometimes to trust God, isn’t it? It’s not because He’s...
Nov 12, 2020 | Calling, Lay Leadership, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Team members, Uncategorized, Volunteers
Today Jaime Hlavin rejoins us for an entertaining, informative, and inspirational post on a subject every church leader cares about deeply and is struggling with at some level . . . rebuilding their teams. Enjoy! ~ John We’ve had some unseasonably warm weather here in...
Nov 5, 2020 | Depression, discouragement, Emotional Health, friendship, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Missionary, Pastor, Relationships
This past Sunday at church, a good friend asked me, “How are you?” I gave her the standard, “I’m good” response, even though I came to church that morning carrying some heaviness. She persisted, “How are you . . . really?” It was like she had radar and could sense...
