When we joke, the intent is often to be lighthearted or endearing. We tease and joke, but they can quickly become awkward or even painful. As Christian leaders, we must uphold a standard of conduct.
If we read through the weekly blogs like this one from those of us who consult and work with others, you’d see a lot of article titles like this one – “5 Things, “5 Reasons,”…
Today begins Lent, a Christian tradition with practices that even non-Christians recognize. Most see it as a 40-day period to “give something up” to practice discipline and deepen spirituality. However, the meaning of Lent is…
Turn your attention almost ANYWHERE and you’ll eventually encounter people talking about building trust. It’s an essential quality in relationships, business, marriage, consulting, and even social media. Not much gets done without it. And, most marketers (and authors who…
It’s difficult to step down from Christian leadership. No matter the process, there are personal elements involved. And that step is one of the biggest identity struggles of that person’s lifetime. Terry Linhart lists five…
On this episode of 37 the Podcast, we welcome Joan McClendon to talk about leading nice and what she’s seeing in leadership trends. Plus, we share a list of last-minute Christmas gift ideas that might…
It always comes back to balance, doesn’t it? So why don’t more Christian leaders practice balance BEFORE it’s too late? Why do we possess a pattern of waiting until AFTER a crash to confess having…
Dave Rahn (Ph.D., Purdue) has been a shaping influence in youth ministry for over 40 years now. His leadership in Youth For Christ, the Association of Youth Ministry Educators, Huntington University, and many many other…
Leaders are a group of forward-thinking people wired for maximum impact. Often driven to not waste their days, leader-types want to make as big of a splash as possible. We want to do something that…
