We should not sit back and expect the Lord to move us from mess to glory.

Some of these may seem elementary, but there is a good bit of wisdom here.

You don't have to be a people-pleaser. Simply do what you believe God would have you do.

Most pastors and church leaders have never received formal training in relational skills.

If our confidence is based solely on what we can see, we are limited.

When we hide our weaknesses, big problems arise.

Have you ever known a weak leader? They're usually easy to spot.

Examine yourselves, seeing whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.

Why would God pour more maturity and wisdom into a stagnate reservoir?

Sometimes, first impressions are lasting ones.

Find one of these and you will be on your way.

In the kingdom, our motives are critical. Our eyes must be on our King and not man.

Which of these, if any, affect you?

The destiny of many people and our eternal rewards depend upon this.

To those faithful pastors who are always there, and without fanfare, we salute you.

Are you striving to possess these characteristics?

Managing God's blessing God's way is one of our highest callings as leaders.

"I found that there is a need for both of these pastor-types as leaders to make the body of Christ effective."

Have you made any time lately for self-reflection?

Nobody said doing God's work was going to be easy.