Abraham Lincoln once said that every school child should know about William Wilberforce. For 20 long years from 1787 to 1807, Wilberforce campaigned relentlessly for the abolition of the slave trade. It was incredibly painful and often deeply discouraging. What kept him from giving up as he faced defeat after defeat? Wilberforce had previously lived a self-indulgent life … [Read more...] about William Wilberforce: Erring on the side of graciousness
Leadership
Good leadership encourages us to reach higher to achieve greater things.
Europe’s Largest Gathering for Christian Leaders on Evangelism in 25 Years
European Congress on Evangelism to be held in Berlin May 27-30 From Ukraine to the UK and from Sweden to Spain, on May 27, 1,000 pastors and ministry leaders from 56 countries and territories throughout Europe will be in Berlin for the European Congress on Evangelism. There has not been a gathering of this magnitude for evangelism that has represented so many different … [Read more...] about Europe’s Largest Gathering for Christian Leaders on Evangelism in 25 Years
Decision making is a process
An interview with Marvin Brubacher Have you ever felt paralyzed, and unable to make a tough decision? Paralysis in decision-making can be overcome using Colin Powell’s 40 to 70 percent rule of thumb, advises Marvin Brubacher. You should have no less than 40 percent and no more than 70 percent of the information you need to make an important decision. With less than forty … [Read more...] about Decision making is a process
Situational Leadership Values
An interview with Larry Law, Founder and CEO of Living Water Resorts, Collingwood ON When you face situations that may never be faced again, it’s a giant learning curve. It takes courage, humility and wisdom plus a reliance upon God to help you make the right decision. That’s not easy! In fact, mistakes happen, and you must be prepared to learn from them. In a nutshell, … [Read more...] about Situational Leadership Values
Are you ready to be a spiritual formation mentor?
Last year I was invited to serve as a spiritual formation mentor for a student entering a Doctor of Ministry program. What?? My husband had been a mentor as part of our congregation’s mentoring program that paired youth with adults. Business and other organizations sometimes have formal mentoring programs to support and nurture new employees. But the expression spiritual … [Read more...] about Are you ready to be a spiritual formation mentor?