Have you ever met a most charismatic person who just oozes beauty or charm? Leaders are sometimes selected based on their good looks, charisma and charm. Celebrities woo their fans through the lens of a media willing to sell them as a star. But is it really good enough? Are they just good at putting…
“I was wr… I was wro…, I was wrooon…” was famously stammered by Arthur ‘Fonzie’ Fonzarelli in “Happy Days” (1974). The Fonz could never admit he was wrong. This character, played by Henry Winkler, was the symbol of the coolest leader, who had it all together. Everyone, watching the show, could see that The Fonz…
Have you ever watched sheep? They are dumb animals at times. They are skittish and go every which way when you least expect it – try walking through a flock of them. If you have watched them get herded into pens ready to be shipped off for slaughter you’ll also know what I mean. They…
When I first became a Christian, and in response to worshiping God one day in church, I began to clap my hands. I got a tap on the shoulder by a lovely older lady who promptly told me “We don’t clap our hands here!”. Hey, I was worshiping my Father and I was so joyful…
There are times when so many leaders, who have the gift-of-the-gab and are charismatic, fall into disgrace and sabotage their ministry. Having observed this several times, the question goes begging: “What is the hallmark of a good leader in whom we can trust? “ Retrospect is a wonderful thing… and so as I look at…
Over the years there have been some ministers of the Gospel who have fallen in disgrace. Now I can understand that some of these leaders are very charismatic and that they gather quite a following…people naturally place them up on a pedistool and hang on their every word. Especially when their teachings are supported by…
I am amazed at the number of volunteers who serve diligently at church. With those who are passionately serving in an area of ministry that they are dedicated to creates a growth environment for God’s Kingdom to expand. As a leader it is good for us to continually search out individuals who “are known to…