
Reactionaries are good reality-show contestants, but bad ministry leaders.
Roger Parrott is president of Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi.
Reactionaries are good reality-show contestants, but bad ministry leaders.
Christian leaders should make decisions from the perspective of forever. Like Jesus did.
Build a culture of transparency while keeping confidences.
No matter where God calls you, act as if it is the only future God has entrusted to you.
Lewis & Clark were celebrated, but few followed. Daniel Boone was not celebrated, but many followed.
Vacation is over. Let's fold renewal more regularly into our life of work.
Jesus’ full humanity means (gulp!) we leaders can imitate him.
How leaders should (not) communicate in a crisis.
The second of two posts on how sin, selfishness, or stupidity make leaders want to shield new ideas from the light of day. And what to do about it.
The first of two posts on how sin, selfishness, or stupidity make leaders want to shield new ideas from the light of day. And what to do about it.
We need both grace and law to handle difficult situations with employees.
We have asked leaders to perform the quick turnaround rather than in-depth transformation. But a rising generation of leaders is dedicated to seeking another way.
“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.
If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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