Christmas is a busy time of year, and often the true "reason for the season" is unintentionally pushed aside. Check out some ways to still do all the Christmas activities while shining Jesus' love to all!
DOING CHRISTMAS
FROM BILLY GRAHAM TO PETER
Has there been an unexpected event in your life that sparked a deeper passion for Christ? Find out how God's plan for Peter’s life in leadership was set in motion.
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!
A GOOD WAIT
As we begin the Christmas season, we are reminded of how Christmas is a yearly expression of the ultimate experience of waiting. As kids, we were waiting the entire month for Christmas morning but think back to the excitement of waiting waiting on the Savior!!
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BROTHER JACK
Have you had an influential person in your life? Someone that helped pave the way for your spiritual walk? See how Brother Jack influenced one of ILI's International Directors, Jimmy.
Why You Should Be A Goal Setter
With a new year fast approaching, it is important as a leader to know where you want to go! Where do you want to take your team, family, or ministry? The time to set your “GPS” and focus on God-inspired goals for the future is now!
ADVENT: WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
It’s Advent. The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season has begun, but let's take a moment to slow down, pray, and prepare for the coming of Christ. Check out our guest post by Joshua Toepper reflecting on the meaning of the Advent season, which starts this Sunday.
THE CHALLENGE THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES
When an eight-hour bus ride leads to a challenge to dedicate your life to the Great Commission, amazing things can happen! Read how Wes and Joy Griffin, co-founders of ILI, were inspired by Mr. James Poole!
LEADERSHIP IMPLOSION
Do some of your leadership practices need to be evaluated? Check out these three things you may have to implode in your leadership if you want to grow and accomplish your vision.
RADICAL THANKSGIVING
It's easy to give thanks to the Lord when things are going well, but how often do we give that same thanks during rough times? Give thanks to the Lord, and pray without ceasing.
SIX QUESTIONS THAT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LEADERSHIP
The best leaders are not the ones that have the right answers, but the ones that ask the right questions. Check out these six questions that may help improve your leadership and your team!
NOTHING WASTED
God gives us loss, rough circumstances, and trials so that we can over come them and redeem our experiences for His greater good! Is there something that has happened in your life you have been able to use to comfort others in Christ?
GOD'S WORK THROUGH AMITHA
Amitha felt she was doing God's work, but after attending a conference realized her personal intimacy with God was lacking. See what she plans to do to improve both her spiritual and ministry life.
ONE MAN
All it takes is one man (or woman) to take action, make an impact, and change history. What can you do to become a leader and make a difference for the kingdom of God?
When God Whispers
We all live busy, loud, hectic lives but have you ever just sat in complete silence? Sometimes it take stopping everything and sitting quickly to hear the whisper from God.
TIME MACHINE
Time is priceless. It can not be saved, bought, borrowed, or sold. What are you doing to make the most of the time you have been given?
REFORMATION THOUGHTS
Five-Hundred years ago Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenburg, Germany. This act is considered to mark the real beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Is this reformation still relevant today?
LIFE AFTER RETIREMENT
When Abraham retired, he thought life would slow down some. Little did he know the big plans God had and the impact those plans would have on the Kingdom of God!
LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM CUBA
Despite what Cuban's go through daily, their passion and determination for spreading the Gospel is inspiring. Check out some of the servant leadership lessons an ILI team learned while on a recent trip.
WHEN ______ HURTS
Are we actually doing more harm than good by doing nothing at all? Do we hurt those in need by taking no action at all? It's time for us to do stand up and do something!