Dec
2004
The Power of the Supernatural:
Churches are quite prone to the rise of abusive leadership – particularly churches that embrace the supernatural. This is because the presence of the supernatural in the life of a leader – in the form of healings, deliverances, the prophetic, etc. – can confirm his higher symbolic status in the eyes of his followers, and open the way for a considerably more dysfunctional leader-follower relationship. Continue Reading »
Nov
2004
In the face of abusive leadership, followers may react in one of three ways:
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Jan
2004
The following are some guidelines that will help you to be more effective in getting others to listen to you with understanding and reception Continue Reading »
Dec
2003
Effective listening is a learned skill; it doesn’t come naturally for most people. The following are some practical steps you can take to become a better listener. Continue Reading »
Aug
2003
All My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (Jam. 1:19)
Listening is one of the most important of all leadership skills. The wise leader will be able to declare the words of Elihu:
I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; while you were searching for words, I gave you my full attention… (Job 32:11-12) Continue Reading »
Jul
2003
All leaders can improve in their leadership. In our previous Letter, we saw that we can help our leaders improve by overcoming the barrier between leaders and followers, by being realistic in our expectations of them, and by striving to understand them. Continue Reading »
Jun
2003
At some point, most followers complain about their leaders. Some of the most common complaints are:
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“My leader will not listen to me.” |
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“He will not encourage me.” |
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“He will not recognize my efforts.” Continue Reading » |
Feb
2003
The definition of a healthy human body is one in which all the parts function properly. If one part of the body does not function properly we consider the body to be sick or disabled. It is the same in the Body of Christ. For the church – or any Christian ministry or organization – to grow to maturity and to fulfill her purpose in God, every member must function properly.
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