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Introduction: When the Noise is Too Much In a world constantly humming with alerts, opinions, and obligations, it’s easy to lose track of the one voice that matters most – God’s. The relentless pace of life can crowd out spiritual clarity. Many of us live attached to our devices, surrounded by voices (others’ and our own) that tell us what we should do, think, or become. In such noise, God’s voice often gets drowned out. Yet there is a way back to stillness. There is a patter

When most people think of ministry leaders and churches embroiled in controversy, they typically think of sex scandals. But I believe a close second would be money scandals. We have all heard the horrific tales of televangelists misusing and abusing finances. Most Christian leaders I know don't make it a goal to be irresponsible with the money and resources God has entrusted to them, yet we still find poor stewardship happening among phenomenal, godly people. So, how do we av

As leaders, we can fall into the trap of thinking we have to be the ones with all the ideas, but that is simply not true. Our teams need to know that not only is bringing fresh, innovative ideas welcomed, but it is also needed.  That is why I invited Jason Williamson, the mission pastor at the church where I lead and founder of the Through Our Eyes Project , for a podcast conversation on why we need the ideas of others and how we can create atmospheres where people feel enco

No one would argue against the need for unity in our churches and organizations. But I am sure you also know that unity does not come easy. So, how do you even begin creating this cultural characteristic where you lead? I invited Lawrence Kind, a high-level leader who worked for Milliken, to join me for a conversation about this seventh characteristic in the Leadership Culture Matters series: Unity is everything. Lawrence, with his business wisdom and servant’s heart for the

Giving and receiving criticism can end up being difficult and emotionally charged situations. Both require us to check our ego at the door so that criticism can be given gently and accepted humbly. But how do we actually get to where we can offer it without being reactionary and receive it without being offended? I recently had a conversation on my podcast about this with Julie McNeely, the Worship Ministry Director at the church where I lead, for the sixth leadership culture