In a time of so much uncertainty, it’s comforting to know there are some rock-solid, absolutely guaranteed methods to destroy the culture of whatever it is you’re leading. Here they are. Try them out! Be so busy with your great vision and your amazing ministry work for God that you have no time for God Himself. You’re changing the world, [...]
Malcolm Webber
We all need vision. Individual church members, local churches, and whole church networks need to be filled with a shared, compelling and heavenly vision in order for them to be – and remain – healthy and vibrant. Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint…. (Proverbs 29:18a, ESV) So then…I was not disobedient to the [...]
Malcolm Webber
Christian leadership is only found in Jesus Christ. True leadership is not found in anything other than Him – in anything other than His Person – in anything other than a living, abiding union and fellowship with Him. Christian leadership starts with Him. Otherwise, it is all worthless. True leadership begins with Christ. Jesus, Himself, [...]
Malcolm Webber
The effective leader will focus on three time horizons simultaneously: Cultivating current responsibilities, extending and defending the core existing ministries. For example, a local church will have existing ministries relating to pastoral care, children, Sunday morning meetings, etc. Tending and nurturing emerging ideas, strategies, [...]
Malcolm Webber
I know a particular leader who is very conscientious and has a hard time giving away power to others. To be sure that things are done properly, she often ends up just doing them herself. As a result, she is exhausted. Recently she told me: “I recognize that leaders should give power away; and that should include giving away both [...]
Malcolm Webber