Leaders read lots of leadership books, both Christian and secular. How do you tell which secular practices may be used in Christian ministry and which should not? That’s the question! At Arrow Leadership’s Gala, George Barna said something remarkable: “People lack trust in leaders because of the poor character demonstrated by so many leaders. My interviews with 6,000 [...]
“You know, I may be wrong”
As a blogger, I spout my opinions frequently and strongly. I think I’m right, but you know, at times I may be wrong or at least my suggestions may not be universally applicable. In Sunday School today we watched a sermon by Andy Stanley on “Big Faith“, the first in a series on five ways that [...]
The leader’s veto power
Did the title of this post make you wince? The idea of a veto runs contrary to the value we place on a participative leadership style, but it has a legitimate purpose and there are scenarios when it must be used. Hopefully these times will be rare, but they may arise and team members should be aware that this [...]
Why no one lives on Easter Island: Lessons for avoiding disastrous decisions
What on earth were the Easter Islanders thinking when they chopped down the very last tree on their island? How were they going to cook the next day? What would they use to build their huts? Their canoes? How could they have done such a dumb thing!!! This is a question Jared Diamond asks in [...]
A leader’s intimacy with God
My friend Marvin Brubacher invited me to teach a class at Heritage Seminary for pastors about the practical aspects of leading a ministry. At the end, he asked, “John, what one final thing do you want to tell these ministry leaders? The one piece of advice they must hear?” Without a moment’s hesitation, I said “Never, ever lose your [...]
Rev. John Pellowe, MBA, DMin
