Kevin Queen, one of our...Of the thousands of pastors you have known, coached, consulted and personally led, what makes the best the best?
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The Hidden Dangers of False Confidence
"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.” So wrote the elder Paul to younger Timothy (Read more →
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The Church's Dirty Little Secret
“Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there” (Ephesians 4...
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7 Kinds of People You Can’t Afford to Keep
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Can You Do Your Job to the Glory of God?
Wouldn’t it be nice to pluck from a bookshelf a “complete book of rules based on Scripture that will speak to every conceivable ethical dilemma”? Why can't we consult a resource that tells us precisely which jobs a Christian is free to take and which...
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Shift Your Potential for Success: 5 Elements
Whenever a book, seminar or speaker pitches you on a “success formula,” walk away. There is no proven formula for success, because if there was, everyone would be following it. Success happens in different ways to different pe...
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Miserable Situations: 5 Reasons Why God Would Call You to One
I have the opportunity to speak to dozens of pastors each month. It’s one of my favorite things to do in leadership. Often I will share parts of the conversations I have with my wife Cheryl. She’s a great sounding board and al...
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5 Traits of the "Best of the Best" Staff Pastors
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The Power of Proximity
Have you ever been passed over simply because you were not around when opportunity came?
Don’t feel bad—it’s the power of proximity, and it’s a normal function of organizational life. Those closest to the point leader often find themselves with the...
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3 Qualities to Look for When You Build a Team
Do you remember group projects in school? Nothing is harder than learning to work with a team of your peers. It was hard when I was a teenager, and it’s hard now that I’m past middle age.
One high school group project in science went particularly...
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4 Truths to Discern God's Call to Vocational Ministry
Discerning a call to vocational ministry can be a tiring and trying experience.
I’ve had the privilege of speaking with numerous you...
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Bearing the Mostly Terrible, Not-So-Forever Job
For eight seasons, Mike Rowe hosted the television show Dirty Jobs, which took viewers inside employment settings with the coldest temperatures, longest days, highest risk, and grossest smells. From animal bone charr...
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4 Leadership Traits the World Desperately Needs
What impact does integrity have on a leader’s performance? Does a leader’s character impact the organization the leader is leading?
According to recent research conducted by KRW International,...
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The 5 Different Leaders You Need to Become to Stay Effective
You’ve heard it said here more than a few times, you are the hardest person you will ever have to lead. How do I know that? Because I’m the hardest person I have to lead.
It was 20 years ago this year that I moved my then-young family up to just...
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4 Keys to Thriving in a Fast-Paced Work Environment
We’ve all heard it said, “So-and-so is a high-capacity employee.” The first time I heard this in reference to a person, it felt a little impersonal. Clinical, even.
It wasn’t until later that I was able to actually assign a definition to it: A h...
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So You Want to Be a Pastor? Read This First.
Shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. (Acts 20:28)
In my experience, most pastors h...