Leaders, your God-given job is not merely to preside over something, not to pontificate to your underlings how smart you are, not merely to preserve something from its gradual demise; it's to figure out what God wants to get done in this world, figure out what role you play in that, and then to move something or someone from here to there.

Ten years ago, 15 years ago, I think the church would have been asleep at the switch. This level of activism and engagement with the needs of society by local churches I never thought I'd see it in my lifetime.

God delights in pouring his favor on obedient risk takers.

Many leadership problems are driven by low self-awareness.

Live each day with an open ear toward heaven, eager to respond to any whisper from God.

If there is ever a time crying out for courageous leadership, its now.

Develop your reflective will and gain better insight before you say or do something.