Jesus was the meeting place of eternity and time, the blending of deity and humanity, the junction of heaven and earth.

Leaders who want to show sensitivity should listen often and long and talk short and seldom. Many so-called leaders are too busy to listen. True leaders know that time spent listening is well invested.

If you would rather pick a fight than solve a problem, do not consider leading the church

When God lays a burden on our hearts and thus keeps us praying, He obviously intends to grant the answer.

The person who sees the difficulties so clearly that he does not discern the possibilities cannot inspire a vision in others.

If those who hold influence over others fail to lead toward the spiritual uplands, then surely the path to the lowlands will be well worn.

The secular mind and heart, however gifted and personally charming, has no place in the leadership of the church.