How to Lead the Next Generation

How to Lead the Next Generation

How do we lead in unjust and volatile situations? In the book of Esther, Mordecai was a despised minority living in a hostile environment. Despite opposition, Mordecai did not allow his lack of a leadership position to stop him from leading. Today, we look at four...
The Two-Fold Burden of Leadership

The Two-Fold Burden of Leadership

Almost everyone in ministry loves the work of the ministry, but it’s the weight of the ministry that becomes a burden.In Psalm 55:1–21, David talks about the burden a spiritual leader carries that can be categorized into two types of burdens: the noise of the Enemy...
Two Undervalued Leadership Words

Two Undervalued Leadership Words

Trying to figure out leadership conundrums can be a wearisome task. In Psalm 73, Asaph expresses feelings of confusion, worthlessness, and depression because of his adverse circumstances. But when he “went into the sanctuary of God,” discernment happened, depression...
Responding to Wrongdoing

Responding to Wrongdoing

As spiritual leaders in a sin-filled world, we constantly encounter evil and wrongdoing. Scripture tells us to “fret not” in the face of evil.  Psalm 37 teaches us how to think like a leader in the midst of evil and wrong. Trust in the Lord. Do good. Dwell in the...
Think Like a Leader at Home

Think Like a Leader at Home

For our 200th Think Like a Leader email and video (thanks for reading and being dedicated to growing in your leadership), I want to talk about how to think like a leader at home.In 1 Chronicles 16, David had a significant day of spiritual leadership, but what did he...
Three Leadership Realities

Three Leadership Realities

In Psalm 69, David paints a good picture of what life and leadership are like.Rather than focusing on the highs and downplaying the lows, David admits that leadership includes complex circumstances that require difficult decisions, but in the end, God gives wisdom and...