Category: Leadership
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Introduction In many circles, leadership is often associated with positions of power such as CEOs, presidents, and managers. However, in Jewish tradition, this is not the case. The Torah actually emphasizes the potential for everyone to be a leader, promoting the concept of shared leadership based on Jewish values. It’s a pretty cool idea, don’t…
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As a church we are continually striving to have a “who’s next” culture, to empower the next generation and continually raise up new leaders. Here are 10 signs of that culture being missing. 1. You see the same faces all of the time. You don’t want to stop seeing those faces but creating a who’s…
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Leadership and Discipleship: Understanding the Distinct Paths to Growth and Success Introduction: Leadership and discipleship are two essential concepts that play significant roles in personal growth and success. Both involve guidance and learning, yet they have distinct differences that set them apart. In this blog post, we will explore the disparities between leadership and discipleship,…
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At the beginning of this pandemic in March 2020 we decided that Our workers needed Smalltalk as well as needing remote meetings for productivity and planning. So we organised zoom meeting every Tuesday at 11 am for 30 minutes where we met for “a cup of tea“ The rules were simple, we don’t talk work,…
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Scott Sauls Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville recently said that 7 out of 10 pastors in America are looking for other work. He mentioned this statistic was brought to him by a staff member and by recollection thought it could be from Barna or Lifeway. I’ve searched for the specific research for a…
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This is an edited transcript of a podcast put out by Bridgetown Church in Portland Oregan, the link to the original podcast site is below. February is Black History Month in the United States. This is an opportunity to spend time learning about the legacy of black folks in our history as a nation and…
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This week an evangelical pastor in America, a very well known one suggested that Christians should arm themselves and be willing to engage in civil war. Ridiculous right? Maybe not unless you’re clear on your view of Jesus and non-violence, or if you use Old Testament Scriptures to justify, well, just about anything. So I…
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The inner voice That’s the real me The things I say to my self that’s the real me The spin I put on my words to be accepted by you that’s not the real me but the things I think in my heart that’s the real me Freedom comes when the gap between what I…
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I remember reading this quote from Seth Godin’s excellent book called Tribes What people are afraid of isn’t failure. It’s blame. Criticism. To be a leader in any sphere of life and work you will create a tribe, a group of followers and to lead well you are going to need to overcome your fear…
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Do not despise the day of small beginnings – Zechariah 4:10 Don’t aim to be the biggest aim to go the longest Don’t strive for fame rather keep bringing your best Give your all to the small Sometimes what’s missing is YOU People don’t follow principles people follow people so be the best version of…
