The Art of Inquiry

What if the key to transformative leadership isn’t having all the answers but asking the right questions? This may seem counterintuitive in a culture that equates leadership with authority, control, and knowledge, yet God calls us to lead through curiosity, humility, and service. Great leaders don’t lead by telling; they lead by asking. Thoughtful questions … Continue reading The Art of Inquiry

A Board Prayer

Ministry boards are comprised of human beings who often forget what to seek first. Boards reflect the wonder and grandeur of creatures made in God’s image as well as the challenges and scars of a family tree that bends toward self-centeredness. The theme of the age-old nursery rhyme could apply to ministry boards today. “There … Continue reading A Board Prayer

Crystal Clear Vision

It was a simple reminder about the importance of organizational vision: “If it doesn’t matter where you’re going, any path will get you there.” I first heard that statement as an aspiring young professional participating in a leadership development conference in Portland, Oregon. The presenter, from World Vision, made the point that clarity of vision … Continue reading Crystal Clear Vision