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3 Reasons Why Leading Is Harder Than Ever Today by David Kinnaman

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on January 30, 2012 3:21 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Being a church leader is harder than ever in the U.S. Actually, I think it's more difficult to be in any kind of leadership position--whether political, spiritual, media, economic, or otherwise. Here are three reasons:

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3 Cold Hard Facts About Leadership by Scott Williams

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on January 23, 2012 3:15 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Leadership, Leadership, Leadership... it seems to be the point of discussion no matter what the subject is. If you turn on SportsCenter you might hear about Tom Brady, Kevin Durant or Kobe Bryant's Leadership. If you turn on any national news station you might hear about the leadership or lack there of, for the Republican candidate hopefuls or President Obama. If you look in your social media streams you will see someone sharing a leadership quote or recommending a leadership book.

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Digital Disciple, Interview with Adam Thomas

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on January 16, 2012 5:42 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

While technology creates many exciting opportunities to expand ministry, it also presents dangers that ministry leaders need to be aware of. In his book Digital Disciple, Adam Thomas breaks down the dangers of a digital society while offering helpful suggestions for how we can make the most of the opportunities new technologies present to us. Thomas spoke with Laura Leonard, associate editor of BuildingChurchLeaders.com, about how these principles apply to ministry leaders.

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How to Increase Your Leadership Impact in 2012 by Scott Williams

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on January 9, 2012 3:58 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Don't you just love the lists of how to do this and how to do that? As we start 2012, our love for the "Top 10 Ways" types of lists only increases. We develop a mindset that says--lay out the path, show me the tools, and give me some new ways to think.

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12 Ways to Guarantee Success in 2012 by Scott Williams

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on January 2, 2012 4:10 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

As each New Year approaches, everyone is generally so excited because "This is going to be the year that {fill-in-the-blank} happens."

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3 Gifts Every Leader Should Give Their Family for Christmas by Rick Howerton

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on December 25, 2011 10:10 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

I grew up in a pastor's home. My brother and I were both called into ministry, and one of my sons is my pastor. I consult pastors on an almost daily basis. Pastors are very special to me. When I meet their wife and kids, it doesn't take but a few minutes to realize when a family longs for more from their pastor parent and spouse. The Christmas season is a very important time for any family, a time when pastors should be especially sensitive to meeting their family's needs.

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5 Leadership Lessons from Winston Churchill by Collin Hansen

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on December 19, 2011 9:20 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Americans love British leaders. Even as his popularity declined after the Iraq invasion, Tony Blair remained many Americans' preferred leader in the "special relationship." We cast one of our most acclaimed actresses, Meryl Streep, to play the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher. We're still celebrating the legacy of John Stott, remembered strangely by Americans as above the controversies that divide evangelicals stateside.

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8 Reasons Why Some Churches Never Grow by Perry Noble

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on December 12, 2011 7:50 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

1. The Vision Is Not Clear

If people don't know where a church is supposed to be going...then it will attempt to go everywhere and eventually wind up nowhere. (Interesting experiment-ask people this coming Sunday at your church, "What is our vision" and see if people give you the same answers or different ones.)

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Do You Want to Be Popular, or Do You Want to Be a Leader? by Jenni Catron

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on December 5, 2011 1:35 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Middle school and high school were miserable for me.

I desperately wanted to fit in and be liked by the popular kids. But I was awkward, quiet, shy, and a little A LOT insecure. I wanted so much to fit in that I stifled so much of who I was.

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Why a Healthy Sex Life (If You're Married) Makes You a Better Leader by Margaret Feinberg

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on November 21, 2011 5:58 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

While you've probably read books about sex and maybe even taken a few quizzes, have you ever correlated sex with your leadership skills? Although having a healthy sex life may not turn you into a superhuman leader, here are five ways a healthy sex life can improve your leadership skills:

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