Have you considered using your values as an evaluation tool?

Some years ago, I was asked to help a church planting team with their mission statement and strategy. I love this kind of assignment and so happily met with the team for a couple of days. The vision became clear as we dialogued together, and a plan began to emerge as to how they were going to implement the church plant. Before we finished, I raised the important question of values for the team. They Read more about Have you considered using your values as an evaluation tool?[…]

95. What’s your rule of life?

There is a rediscovery going on in recent times, where we have come to recognise that over the centuries there have been some very godly men and women who have had a lot of wonderful things to share.  This revelation makes us realise that we are missing out on some gold nuggets of truth if we don’t pay attention. 1500 years ago St. Benedict wrote his ‘rule’.  Friends of St. Benedict write  – Although written Read more about 95. What’s your rule of life?[…]

28. What’s your ministry philosophy?

As you face decisions and difficulties in your leadership, you begin to think through what you believe and why you believe it. As time goes on, those beliefs are shaped into a ministry philosophy that you begin to lead by. Then without having to think it all through again, you live and lead from this foundation. Every leader has values, it’s just that some leaders haven’t clearly identified them or taken the time to process Read more about 28. What’s your ministry philosophy?[…]

01. Living By Your Values?

Leading in Seven Dimensions – The leadership model of the LDC It was the summer of 1984 when Lynn Green made a visit to Glasgow in order to commission me as YWAM Scotland’s national leader. He was only around for a few hours and then headed back down to England. Just before leaving he said, “Stephe, we have an English leadership team meeting once a month and you are welcome to join us.” I calculated Read more about 01. Living By Your Values?[…]

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