One key skill that servant leaders need to develop is that of addressing problems with volunteers. It’s hard to “correct” someone who is giving their time to ministry. And if you are a fellow volunteer, it can be doubly difficult.Trouble is, when we ignore problems with volunteers, we’re not really helping them—and we’re certainly not [...]

I know I can’t. God’s Word is food to me. It is breath and life and all things new. Do you know what I mean? A Servant Leader chases God’s Word day after day. The Servant Leadership practice is this one: 17. Study Scripture: Discover and apply the truths of Scripture in various settings. Yes. [...]

I love Seth Godin’s blog. Today he said this: Many people struggle at work because they want more authority. It turns out you can get a lot done if you just take more responsibility instead. It’s often offered, rarely taken. (And you can get even more done if you give away credit, relentlessly). Tell me [...]