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 [...]
“Why doesn’t God speak to me?”
The gist of Pastor Manoonsak’s sermon at Jai Samarn church in Bangkok was that when people ask why God doesn’t speak to them they are asking the wrong question. The real question is, “Why am I not listening when God is speaking?” No friendship will last long if one party is always talking and asking for things and [...]
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 [...]
When a leader prays, “Thy will be done…”
Do you ever stop to think that some day you and your staff will be together in heaven and you will have no power or authority over them? They will not be obligated to you, in fear of you, or in any way bound to you as a leader. Does that have implications for how [...]
Design your own personal spiritual retreat
Oswald Saunders says in Spiritual Leadership that the prime consideration in selecting kingdom leaders is spirituality. Any other criteria results in unspiritual administration and ultimately spiritual death for the ministry. I’ve posted about the public consequences of private spirituality, and now I’d like to suggest one way to keep your leadership spiritual – an annual personal spiritual leadership retreat. Jesus [...]
Rev. John Pellowe, MBA, DMin
