A few months ago I shared some thoughts about listening to our feelings and listening for Holy Spirit prompts. I’ve noticed as of late that this topic keeps coming up in increased frequency. So I wanted to go back and revisit a few thoughts on following God and listening to our feelings. Because if we are … More I Don’t Enjoy My Role Anymore
Leading a team has many nuances – but effectively our job as leaders boils down to 3 skills – getting people, connecting people and keeping people. (Click to tweet) While some people have a natural ability when it comes to connecting, ultimately I consider the work of “connection” to be a skill in which anyone … More How to Integrate a New Team Member
A couple months ago my friend Lee shared a statement that has messed with my brain. It stuck with me because it sums up the tension and challenge of being a spiritual leader. So here is the leadership challenge: Be above nothing, Rise above everything The role of a spiritual leader is so unique in that … More The Leadership Challenge
People do not just accidently end up involved in meaningful work. Natural gravitation moves us towards disconnected and uninvolved. Therefore the work of every leader is to create environments and opportunities where people can engage. One of the most common words used for this dynamic is “recruit.” Not everyone excels at recruiting. Some people get … More How to Recruit Someone to Your Team
Do you spend you time working on what you are good at, or doing the things you were created for? Is your best energy each week going towards things anyone could do, or does it go towards the things that only you can do? Early on in life we discover that we have certain strengths … More 4 Zones of Effectiveness
Sometimes I get to sit down and share some of my personal thoughts, experience or opinions around working with volunteers. I, like many of you, am on the journey trying to become the best leader I can for the volunteers I serve alongside. Sometimes I come across a thought or a series of thoughts from … More 9 Questions to Build a Volunteer Team
Don’t you hate interruptions? There is nothing more frustrating than trying to focus on something or someone only to have your attention pulled in other directions. How are you supposed to accomplish anything of value or impact when you have to deal with interruptions? I have spent the last few years trying to get better … More Leave Me Alone
I am captured by the idea that God CAN do more, is ABLE to do more and DESIRES to do more than I could ever imagine. I am convinced that you and I sit on the precipice of the next mighty move of God. Do I know what it will look like? No. Do I … More Preparing for a Move of God
I love taking risks on people. Of all the things you could risk on, people are by far the best risk. God created people with the ability to soar and accomplish great things – but with that comes the ability to crash and burn. Every time you trust someone you risk in some way. Some … More How to Raise Up a New Leader
Every growing organization experiences change. In truth change is one of the most consistent things in our life – people change, preferences change, culture changes – if you can name it, it can change. Here is the crazy thing about change – it is often polarizing in nature. Pick any sort of change: The Atlanta … More How to Handle Change
Cory Lebovitz 