One-man bands do it all, but the biblical image of leadership is not about star performers, but more like conductors of an orchestra. Are you conducting a healthy team?
FIVE WAYS TO CONDUCT A HEALTHY TEAM
SELFIE LEADERSHIP
Selfie sticks and shepherd staffs are two “sticks” with very different uses and results. Selfie leadership is focused on the self, while a shepherd’s staff is a tool to lead and serve. Which are you carrying?
SERVING IN THE SLUMS OF BRAZIL
Dennis Downing has been serving the Lord in Recife, Brazil for 30 years. In this episode, Dennis talks about his call to ministry and what life looks like in the slums of Brazil.
SEVEN WAYS TO LEAD OTHERS TO SUCCESS
Great leaders lead great people, but this doesn’t mean they only select the best. Successful leaders set others up for success. Are you leading well?
THE URGENCY OF SPREADING THE GOSPEL
After the passing of a friend, Martin realized he may have been the man's only chance to learn about Jesus. See how Martin learned the urgency of spreading the Gospel and how he lives it out in his life.
MEET SAMSON
Sitting in a prison cell, Samson finally felt God's conviction. But when he didn't find himself worthy to pray, God's favor met him on his knees.
MEET RONI
As a young adult, Roni struggled to find direction for her life; but after attending an ILI History Makers Journey, she now refuses to live randomly. Check out how God empowered this bold young woman to be the visionary leader He has called her to be!
HOW TO NOT GET ROBBED IN LEADERSHIP
In leadership, something can distract us for just a moment, and suddenly obstacles come between us and God’s vision. Sometimes our only chance is to be prepared in advance. Are you prepared for sudden obstacles?
RAISING OUR MEMORIAL STONES
Memorial stones are important to help us recall God's faithfulness in our lives. What memorial stones will you raise for the next generation to see?
HOW TO HERD CATS
"Managing people is like herding cats." Rather than managing people, we must learn what it means to lead them. Are you leading your team well?
FOUR WAYS TO AVOID THREATS TO YOUR LEADERSHIP
We all face obstacles in life. While it's impossible to avoid all threats, we can take steps to anticipate their coming. What are you doing now to protect your leadership?
LITTLE BY LITTLE
Caught up in our vision for the end goal, it can be easy to grow impatient with the baby steps along the way. But little by little, those baby steps get you where you're going. What small steps can you take toward your goals?
EYES WIDE OPEN
Tabitha loves the Bible and loves children, but when faced with the daunting reality of nearly three million orphans in her nation, she lacked the vision to make a difference. Little did she know, God had BIG plans to use Tabitha's love for the Word to make history in Kenya.
FOUR QUESTIONS TO POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Have you noticed how one decision can completely determine the outcome of our day? Consider these four simple questions to ask yourself each morning to help guide you on the right path and build God’s Kingdom on earth.
SPIRITUAL WARFARE INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
The Bible declares we are in a state of war, not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual beings that seek our destruction. In order to be prepared, we must discern the enemy's schemes and prepare a counterattack.
WHAT KIND OF LEADER ARE YOU?
With all the crises going on in the world, the global leadership crisis is at the root of many. Before we jump on any bandwagons, we must answer the question, "What kind of leader is worthy of following?"
GOOD IS NOT GREAT
We often settle for what is good. Good church, good ideas, good projects, good visions, good goals, and so on. The problem with good is it isn’t bad. We can easily discern what is bad, but what also distracts us from God’s greatness is a focus on things that are good, but don’t make it to the level of greatness.
Colored Lenses
As followers of Jesus, we are challenged to see the world through a biblical lens. What if we were to look at those "on the outside” through the lens of Acts 1:8? What if we saw every person outside the Church as part of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, or the ends of the earth?
FOUR STEPS TO MAKING A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE
We all make big decisions. Changing jobs, starting a business, getting married, having children, or buying a house are not decisions one should take lightly. Before jumping all in, consider these four steps to making any major life change.
HAND SANITIZER AND LEADERSHIP
After pandemic health scares, hand sanitizer has become a hot commodity. We may not have to deal with such traumatic events, but we will face obstacles and even failure in our pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. The question is: Are you willing to make the necessary changes to overcome?