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
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
How do you celebrate a big win? I get some questioning looks when I tell people I am a Chicago Cubs fan. You see I was born and raised in the south, and generally am a fan of all Atlanta teams. I love rooting for my local team, however the Cubs have always been a … More 1908 Rings
Much of our time, effort and investment into things of a spiritual nature is made or broken around one key thing. It might seem obvious to say that we are dependent on the presence of God when it comes to things of spiritual significance. However sometimes the things that are most obvious to us are … More The Presence of God – the Difference Maker
Cory Lebovitz 