2012-02-08T10:39:00-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/Leadership http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/none-of-the-above-6543 2012-02-08T10:39:00-05:00 I've been on some flights where I wish I could have picked the captain in the cockpit. I've never been able to pick the pilot for my flight, but I got to pick the pilot for my life, and it's Captain Jesus. He's the one Pilot who can bring you in safely...no matter what happens. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/the-leadership-lifestyle-6524 2012-01-12T11:42:32-05:00 God has called you to some measure of leadership and the responsible lifestyle that goes with that. I think that's an awfully powerful incentive to be all you were meant to be in Christ. It's a good thing; a good reason to live up to what Jesus wants all of His kids to live up to. But He has put trust in your hands. He's put His reputation in your hands. He has made His Kingdom vulnerable to you. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/the-great-cheerleader-shortage-6412 2011-08-09T09:27:31-05:00 The church is experiencing right now a major cheerleader shortage. And you could be a part of the Aaron and Hur brigade that's part of the answer. Maybe not a player, but you could encourage a leader; you could stir up support for a leader; you could offer praise to someone who has a bucket full of criticism already. Don't wait till the funeral to give it to him. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/gods-bomb-squad-6408 2011-08-08T11:56:05-05:00 You could save a ministry by being the one who delicately diffuses an over-burdened Christian leader. God needs people who will be His bomb squad. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4877 2011-06-29T15:12:41-05:00 Simon Sinek offers a vital insight into effective communication in an 18-minute TED lecture. Why do some people communicate better or achieve more than others? This presentation deserves analysis and discussion by pastors, leadership teams, or mission advocates. It's not about 'selling products', though that is one illustration he uses. It's about communicating ideas from 'inside out', in such a way that people will own them. http://truewoman.com/?id=1712 2011-06-17T10:13:16-05:00 “You only have to please one. I still struggle with the people pleasing thing, but that echoes in my head a lot. Accept the fact that you are who you are and minister out of who you are. That frees me up a bunch.” http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/151126/shaped-by-god.aspx 2011-06-08T15:33:47-05:00 Faith formation doesn’t just happen—it’s a Spirit-led lifelong process of shaping and reshaping. In this accessible anthology, twelve experts share their perspectives on faith formation at home, in worship, in education, in intergenerational contexts, in people with developmental disabilities, and more. Indispensable reading for pastors, church leaders, education committees, parents, and educators. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/prove-it-before-you-promote-it-6362 2011-05-31T10:39:17-05:00 Let's not be in too big a hurry to push one of God's vehicles out onto the Interstate. We all need to be tested first on God's proving ground. Rushing to leadership...that's man's way of doing it—it's not God's. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/CategoryCenter/CLSY/volunteer-training-pamphlets.aspx 2011-01-26T14:13:06-05:00 This series of practical pamphlets helps members prepare to lead in various areas. Keep a supply on hand to mail to volunteers or to use in training sessions! http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/when-the-quarterback-s-a-referee-6255 2011-01-03T17:02:32-05:00 No spiritual leader should spend his time as a referee. There's too much ground to gain, and he's God's quarterback. And no team that wears Jesus' colors should waste their time in struggles with each other. We have a Savior to follow together and a sea of dying people around us to rescue. Let's fight for them and not with each other!