Jesus Leadership 202: Risk-Taking

Jesus was not afraid to attempt the supernatural.  Risk-taking was a common element of his ministry on earth.  While Jesus often received requests to flaunt his power, he only revealed his supernatural abilities if it accompanied a significant purpose.  God’s anointing on Jesus’ life reveals to leaders the need for a constant dependency upon God.  …

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Book of the Week: Developing the Leaders Around You

This week’s book of the week is John Maxwell’s Developing the Leaders Around You. Top 5 Thoughts: “The greatest leadership principle that I have ever learned in over twenty-five years of leadership is that those closest to the leader will determine the success level of that leader” (3). Maxwell quoted Winston Churchill who stated, “If …

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Book of the Week: Developing the Leader Within You

This week’s book of the week is John Maxwell’s Developing the Leader Within You. This book is one of Maxwell’s older books, but I had it on a list for an upcoming class, so I decided to read this volume on developing personal leadership skills. Top 5 Thoughts: “Leadership is influence.  That’s it.  Nothing more; …

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Scott Smith has a Medallion

Yesterday, I was so thrilled to be in attendance at the 2008 State of the University Speech at Lander University, Dr. Ball presiding.  He spoke of where Lander is going, all the accomplishments of the last year, and some recognition of some special people. One such special person that was recognized was Scott Smith.  Scott …

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Hide God’s Word in Your Heart

Tonight at Fusion we discussed the need to hide God’s word in your heart (Ps. 119:9-11).  Sure we’ve heard about it and people are always telling us it is wise to memorize scripture, but when are we actually going to resolve to do it? The time is now. Just like we leave in the morning …

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