- a Not everyone on your team/staff are going to "get it" initially. Some are like Peter. Eventually Peter "got it!" For those who don't, as the leader you need to “walk them through" with GREAT patience. Much like the Lord did with the apostles and continues to do with us. Larry Lacy, Pastor, The Answer Church I have learned that people often mistake kindness for weakness. Proverbs 31:26: "She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." This verse shows that biblical leadership is a balance; you speak with kindness, but it is always paired with wisdom and discernment. Another helpful reminder is Titus 3:2, which teaches that being gentle and showing "all meekness" is actually a sign of spiritual maturity and strength, not a lack of it. Dr. Mary Drabik, President, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary Having implemented a process and procedure for making our food pantry run more efficiently, at least in my opinion, I found myself being somewhat cranky when several of the people we were serving, as well as the occasional volunteer, did not adhere to the process. As I grumbled in what I considered "justified indignation," it suddenly hit me that justified indignation is still indignation. And that indignation was running counter to the good work I was trying to accomplish. The lesson: Focus on people over process. Mike McDermott, Seniors and Probate Specialist, The Keyes Company. I have recently learned that sometimes “no action” or waiting, is the right action. As a type A personality, I can get ahead of God, which usually never ends well. Leadership requires timing and intuition. It requires our instinct to discern the right action at the right time and hear God’s leading. In His perfect timing we must trust. Milan Stefanovic, Chief Operations & Personal Lines Officer, Bass Underwriters Prayer - I can’t skip spending time in the Word and in prayer regardless of how busy and demanding things get. I have found that without the Word and prayer the rehearsals lack the peace and grace needed to be effective. Oksana Horton, Artistic Director, Torch and Trumpet Theatre Company The best guide to leadership is the Bible. I have never found any book that gives more examples of how to be a leader and also gives us many examples of leaders, both good and bad. More importantly, it gives us examples of servant leadership. Patricia Colangelo, EdS, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary One leadership lesson I have learned this year, (it did not surprise me, but it caught me by surprise) is that I’ve spent 29 years leading, and I realize now I need to be very intentional in raising up other Leaders!! The past 29 years have flown by and it’s been so awesome seeing God working in our ministry, but I know now I need to be very strategic in leadership development!! Our prayer is that Saints Ministry will continue to reach children for Christ for many, many generations to come!! Successful people have successors…. and as HOMESCHOOLING has tripled, I KNOW: “we’ve been called for a time such as this!! Coach Rick Andreassen, Founder and President, SAINTS Homeschool P.E. and SAINTS International Sports Ministry Challenge assumptions by asking more questions! And listen closely for the best response to chart a new path. Romney C. Rogers, Managing Partner, Rogers Morris & Ziegler LLP Wants to Know… Dolores King-St. George Don Campion Dr. Fred Scarbrough Gregg Wallick Helen Wayner Jesse Carroccio Justus Martin Ken Kerrigan Kevin Granato Laura Bishop Larry Lacy Dr. Mary Drabik Mike McDermott Milan Stefanovic Oksana Horton Patricia Colangelo Coach Rick Andreassen Romney C. Rogers
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