Relationship-oriented behaviours of effective leaders
Leadership guru, Michael Sessions, identified four relationship-oriented behaviours of effective leaders. The first behaviour involves support. These individuals offer support through friendliness, careful thought to the well-being of others and concern for the needs and feelings of others. Through this behaviour “they win loyalty, cooperation and support from those being led.” Second, effective leaders are…
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The uniqueness of Israel
As believers living in a world of instant communication, we can become overwhelmed by reports from all over the world. Indeed, God is moving by His Spirit in South Korea, South America, China, Africa and beyond. All of these nations are near to the heart of the Father and we rejoice in their salvation. There…
Theatre- G7: A Tale of Two Cities & Rosebud: Magic Lies
ROSEBUD THEATRE: Magic Lies: W.O. Mitchell comes to life at Rosebud Theatre By Laureen F. Guenther Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell opened September 15 on the mainstage of Rosebud Theatre in Rosebud, Alberta. The world premiere of this one-man show, written by W.O.’s son and daughter-in-law, Orm and Barbara Mitchell, is performed by…
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Enter into the holy of holies
Matthew 27: 51“At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split,” There is a beautiful song titled “Take me in to the Holy of Holies”, the very thought of Jesus’s death, so that we no longer can be separated by our sin,…
Sanctuary Songs: A local conversation bearing fruit
World Mental Health Day October 10th is World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide. Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries is joining in by providing a month of special online content that raises awareness of mental well-being and hosting a Matt Maher and Friends concert on October 18 in Vancouver,…
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Dr. Steve Brown: The ethics of leadership
By Drs. Ed Hird and Gordon Dirks Over the last two decades serving with Arrow Leadership, Steve Brown has walked alongside, equipped and encouraged thousands of leaders across Canada, USA and the world. A gifted story-teller, Brown ‘s heartbeat is developing Jesus-centred leaders. This means being led more by Jesus, leading more like Jesus, and…
A tale of two passports
After a terrific vacation in Atlantic Canada, I carefully placed my pink and white folder containing travel receipts, special mementos, and our now lost passports into the airplane seat back in front of me. I made a mental note to remember to take the folder when we touched down. I guess I should have made…