A reluctant leader is highly suspicious of people who work to accumulate and hoard power.

Idealism may get us into the fray, but it is the loss of all we cherish that begins to form in us a heart capable of leading others reluctantly and humbly.

The work of restoration cannot begin until a problem is fully faced.

The sole reason to serve as a Christian is Jesus, yet He is easily lost in the various activities that consume our days.

In order to reclaim the joy and passion of leadership, we must walk the valley of the shadow of death and name the cost of leadership.

For most leaders, humility comes only by wounds suffered from foolish falls.

Reconciliation is not to be withheld when repentance—that is, deep, heart‐changing acknowledgement of sin and a radical redirection of life—takes place in the one being rebuked. Nor is reconciliation to be extended to someone who has not repented.