The Father gives us authority over time, starting with small areas to oversee as He tests us in stewardship. Steward – A person who manages another’s property or financial affairs. One who administers anything as the agent of another. We represent the Father’s character by doing the work of the Kingdom, as stewards (or servant …
Work Might be Boring, Significantly
It was one of those mornings. I woke up with a sense of disappointment, wondering if anything I had on my schedule was of some significance. Nope. Didn’t seem as though I would be advancing Christ’s Kingdom this week. Normally there are plenty of meetings that I can get excited about; there are visions to …
Standing Firmly on the Servant Leader Stepstool
Integrity. Honesty. Character. What’s your reputation built on? If your company has the reputation of integrity, you’ll be more likely to: attract customers who value honesty, retain employees with integrity, and sleep well at night, since you’re not worried about legal burdens creating havoc in your life! In Called to Excellence, Heeth Varnedoe writes about …
Leg #2 Used but not Abused
The servant leader does not allow himself to be abused by laying clearly defined boundaries, but does allow himself to be used. How can this be accomplished in a healthy and balanced way? 1. Know who you are. When the servant leader understands his identity in Christ, he can stand firm when the opposition comes. 2. Set boundaries in …
Introducing… Servant Leadership!
Most people don’t line up, waiting eagerly to learn how they can attain the title of “Servant Leader”. Servant leaders will never become the center of attention, and will not receive all the praise for a job well done. The servant leader becomes like a stepstool. A stepstool is not in a position of haughtiness, …
I thoroughly messed up, with gusto!
We come to agreement every day with the people we work with, trusting that both parties will follow through. In this story, I made a contractual agreement with someone who offered their time, and I pay that individual for their time. The problem was revealed when this wonderful person, serving me under contract, completed a …
Parched, But Still There is Provision
You may be asking why I am stuck on this provision subject? Honestly, I would be wondering the same, except for the many examples of the Father’s generosity in my life and others’ lives around me. Many times the bank account has been overdrawn, and late fees keep piling up. (Why does the bank continue …
What Business Culture DO we need?
But, do we even want or NEED this Kingdom Business thing? Let’s consider the typical American corporate culture for a moment. “Then, in the 1980′s, came the paroxysm of downsizing, and the very nature of the corporation was thrown into doubt. . . The New York Times captured the new corporate order succinctly in 1987, reporting that …
Our Provision, Our Source
While spending time with Doug recently, one of the people who disciples me, he asked me two provocative questions: 1. Do I believe the Father owns all resources and doesn’t need my help in gathering those resources? 2. Do I believe there is no lack within the Body of Christ because of the Father’s provision? …