A good leader is powerful. That word “powerful” can be misleading, though, and is often misunderstood. When used properly, the power of a good leader… Read More »Gifts Leaders Have to Give: Time, Attention, and Respect
In this, the last post in the multi-part Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work series, we tackle perhaps the most difficult thing we encounter when… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work: Ambiguity
Entering a cross-cultural setting for life, work, and ministry is never easy. Whether the new culture is overseas or right in our own backyard, dealing… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work – Flexibility
Crucial to any cross-cultural experience is the task of managing expectations. We all expect something: for ourselves, for others and for any situation in which… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work – Expectations
Role clarity is important in many aspects of life. Whether in our vocation, in our community, or in our families, understanding what role we play… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work – Understanding Your Role
There are scores of leadership models, styles, and philosophies in practice around the world today. A seemingly endless array of leadership and management experts all… Read More »Availability: The Ultimate Gift
Working and ministering in a cross-cultural setting is extremely common today. Yes, people often travel overseas to work in Global South nations where there are… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work – Be a Learner
As if finding time for counseling, sermon preparation, reading, and “margin” weren’t enough, church leaders also have another crucial aspect of the job to which… Read More »Time Management for Church Leaders: Administration
Creating growth in the local church is not only the responsibility church leaders have. While the leaders are often the ones to establish the vision… Read More »Principles of Church Growth: Creating Ownership
January is a time for resolutions and reevaluating the way we spent our time, finances, and energy last year. Most of us take a hard… Read More »3 Ways to Choose Connections Over Your Calendar
