Tag Archives: Christian leadership

Leader, Equip Thyself

Posted on October 10, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Last Monday we looked at the idea of developing a spiritual health plan and how it can help us to “stay lit” when our circumstances threaten to “blow us out.”  Let’s build on that today — by continuing to develop … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Fire Lit

Posted on October 3, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

What do you do to keep your life in Jesus from getting “blown out”? As leaders—or as Christians in general—we need to stay lit in Jesus, and by Jesus. As we’re doing His work, we often encounter more and more … Continue reading →

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Learning to Let Go

Posted on September 26, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Previously, we looked at the challenges of handing over responsibility to others. Here’s the second half of that story. Let’s assume for a moment that you’ve overcome the obvious challenges (and eventually, you will). You’re figured out what you can … Continue reading →

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There When You Need It

Posted on September 19, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Think about a time when God used a circumstance to totally surprise you, and either taught you something totally new or reminded you of something important you’d forgotten. What was it that God did, or provided? What did you learn … Continue reading →

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Passing the Baton

Posted on September 14, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

If you’re in leadership, you’ve probably spent at least some time dealing with what it takes to run through the finish line instead of simply stumbling our way to the end. However, the answer obviously isn’t just about you. The … Continue reading →

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Being There

Posted on September 12, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Working together in ministry isn’t just about working, even if you’re the leader. It’s even more about the “together” part. Ministry of any kind ultimately isn’t about the task—it’s about the people God puts in our path while we’re doing … Continue reading →

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I Object!

Posted on September 5, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

How do you usually respond when someone throws criticism your way? Let it bounce off you? Send it someone else’s way? Duck and avoid it? Catch it and hang onto it? Slam it back at the person who threw it … Continue reading →

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Leading the Change

Posted on August 29, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Last Monday, we looked at the importance of communicating well, even when it’s difficult or uncomfortable. Today, we come to the place where we need to communicate. When God calls us to take the lead, it means we’re leading people … Continue reading →

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Making What You Know… Known

Posted on August 22, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Read the sentence below, repeatedly.  In fact, each time, emphasize a different word in the sentence  until you’ve tried all six versions. Ready? Go: “I didn’t say you were ugly.” What different meanings did you get out of this one … Continue reading →

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Getting Healthy Together

Posted on August 15, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Last week we explored how we’re all members of the body of Christ, and that we all have our parts to play within it. Let’s take one more look at that idea before moving forward today. Think about a time … Continue reading →

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