Visionary Leadership

Colored Lenses

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

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

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?

SEVEN SIGNS OF REAL SUCCESS

SEVEN SIGNS OF REAL SUCCESS

By the world's standards, success is about money, power, ratings, followers, etc. But for biblical leaders, success is so much more. Are you a successful leader? Check out the seven signs of successful, biblical leaders to find out!

THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

2017 is officially underway. As we refresh and recommit to our goals, perhaps it is appropriate to consider what makes a person truly effective.

FORGET RESOLUTIONS

FORGET RESOLUTIONS

Most people abandon their New Year resolutions before January is over. Twenty-five percent give up by the second week! The solution: Stop making resolutions and start setting SMART goals.

WHY BE PRESIDENT?

WHY BE PRESIDENT?

There are many reasons people want to lead, but not all of them are the right reasons. What is your heart's motivation to lead?

FIVE STEPS TO ENSURE YOUR TEAM'S SAFETY

FIVE STEPS TO ENSURE YOUR TEAM'S SAFETY

Like flight attendants, leaders are responsible for the safety of those they lead. Are you working to keep your team safe and secure on the way to success?

FIVE REASONS TO WRITE YOUR GOALS

FIVE REASONS TO WRITE YOUR GOALS

In the age of technology, the world is becoming more oral and less written. But some things still rely heavily on the written word; one of them is setting goals for the future. Check out these five reasons you should write your goals today!

TEN QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU SET GOALS

TEN QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU SET GOALS

Setting goals works best when we take time to look back on the past, assess the present, and envision the future God wants for us. Check out these ten questions to focus your priorities and direct your resources in a way that glorifies God and gives the best results!

FIVE REASONS TO TAKE A GOALSETTING RETREAT

FIVE REASONS TO TAKE A GOALSETTING RETREAT

Great leaders set goals. Some of the best leaders even take time away from their activities to find a private place for an annual goalsetting retreat. Check out these five reasons you should plan your goalsetting retreat today!

CORE LEADERSHIP GOES PINK

CORE LEADERSHIP GOES PINK

“Everything rises or falls on leadership.” If this is true, the future of the women in our lives who may have breast cancer in the coming years rises or falls on our leadership during breast cancer awareness month and beyond.

SLIP SLIDING AWAY

SLIP SLIDING AWAY

Many live a reactive life that drifts aimlessly and doesn’t accomplish much. For leaders, this is a recipe for disaster. But perhaps we don't have to just slip through life...

DARREN REED AND THE MAGIC OF VISION

DARREN REED AND THE MAGIC OF VISION

Darren Reed is a pastor at Olive Knolls Church in California. In this podcast, Darren talks about the "magic of vision," and explains why it is central in the lives of leaders and the people they serve.

QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

When things don't go as planned, the questions we ask could determine the outcome of our situation. While some questions are conducive in a crisis, some only make matters worse. What are good questions to ask when things go wrong?

WHY YOU SHOULD BE A GOALSETTER

WHY YOU SHOULD BE A GOALSETTER

From flying airplanes to shooting missiles to tracking endangered whales, a GPS has a way of guiding us to wherever we are aimed. As leaders, men and women of influence, and children of God who want to carry God’s vision and lead His people, the time to set our 2017 GPS and God-inspired goals for the coming year is NOW!

VELMA'S PASSION

VELMA'S PASSION

Velma Tim is a young leader from Cameroon who has spent time in the USA studying at Asbury Theological Seminary. She shares her experience with the American Church and offers an encouraging word to motivate American believers to really get engaged in sharing Christ, making disciples, and changing lives.

LEAD WITH LISTENING

LEAD WITH LISTENING

As leaders, we are often in situations where we get to listen to someone's story. The problem far too often is we just have too much to say. To be true servant leaders, we must be quick to listen and slow to speak; but how does one become a better listener?

WHEN TRAINING LEADERS IS NOT THE PRIORITY

WHEN TRAINING LEADERS IS NOT THE PRIORITY

There is a time to hold a conference and a time to respond to a crisis. When we truly have a Passion for the Harvest, we find that training leaders is not limited to a classroom.

OUT OF THE MUD

OUT OF THE MUD

In a fallen world filled with fallen people, obstacles are expected. A wise person once said that at any given moment in life, you are either walking towards, going through, or coming out of an obstacle. So, how do we respond when such muddy roads lie ahead?