At a recent conference where there were both English and American speakers I heard someone make a throw-away comment that stuck with me. He said English people always answer the “Why?” and Americans always answered the “How?” I don’t know if it’s accurate – I generally find cultural stereotypes far too simplistic – but it’s [...]
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Why, How, Who? – The Questions of Leadership
Posted: 4 September, 2008 in Christian Life, Leadership1
“But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7 It seems more and more that we are [...]
Sometimes you come across a quote that makes you go “Ouch!” Here’s one I just discovered: “The difference between where you are and where God wants you to be may be the painful decision you refuse to make” – Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv My wiring is to be both visionary (always looking ahead to the future and [...]
Leadership is Getting out of the Way
Posted: 15 May, 2007 in Christian Life, Discipleship, LeadershipConsider this another coaching/leadership development thought… Pastor Steve Murrell has just posted a great blog entitled, ‘Leadership is getting out of the way’. You can read it here. Here’s a few quick questions to ponder: Do the people you’re leading have the freedom to fall flat on their face and learn from their mistakes? Do [...]
Successful or Fruitful?
Posted: 8 May, 2007 in Christian Life, Discipleship, Every Nation Church, LeadershipAs a church, particularly in our connect groups, we talk about aiming to create a ‘Fruitful Christian Community’. It’s not necessarily the term we use with first-time guests (as it can sound a bit weird and requires some definition) but that’s what we’re trying to achieve. Basically, we’re talking about the church being the church. Not [...]
