It is easy to be so task and performance oriented that we don’t pay enough attention to our own personal development as leaders. As a new year begins, I encourage you to grab hold of some of the following tips, …
Leaders are Marked Men and Women
I have friends with tattoos. These markings are often deeply meaningful to them as statements of who they are and what they want to remember. There are many popular tattoo symbols that do this. The anchor is a symbol of …
4 Leadership Lessons from Orchestra Conductors
Tis the season… for Christmas concerts. So far during this Christmas season, my wife and I have attended at least eight Christmas concerts. While blessed by these merry musical feasts, I am also amazed by the leadership skills of the …
How to Raise Up New Leaders
Raising up leaders is a necessity, not an option. Without intentionally developing leaders, we are intentionally creating dependency on ourselves and ignoring the future leadership needs of our church or ministry organization. The importance of developing others is clearly identified …
Leadership and the Hohokam Culture
The inadequacy of top-down, controlling, and arrogant administration may be one of the lessons to be learned from the Native American Hohokam culture. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park sits in the middle of an urban, industrial area near the …
Workshops and Retreats
CLC workshops and retreats are targeted toward adult learning for the growth and service of group leaders and apprentices. They are also helpful for church boards and teams to take as a group. Information about planning a retreat or workshop is …
Leadership Courses
These courses for those with ministry calling and responsibilities. Readings and written assignments are required. Designed for church staff and high commitment volunteer continuing education and commissioned pastor candidates. See registration details at end of course list. Spiritual Formation: This course, …
Toil and Trouble
“Double, double, toil and trouble” is a line from Shakespeare that dare not reflect a leader’s perspective. During this week between our celebration of Christmas and the beginning of a new year, Christian leaders know that “The Kingdom of God …
Leadership Development: An Alzheimer’s Parable
A friend was talking with the Director of an Alzheimer’s unit. She told him this story. One of our residents spent the better part of each day walking the halls, crying, and saying over and over again, “I’m looking for …
Leaders Eat Last – An Officer’s Response
Retired Army Major Craig Massey responded to last week’s email entitled “Leaders Eat Last.” He is a member of Hope Reformed Church, South Haven, MI. Church Leadership Center is providing his Commissioned Pastor training. Craig helps us understand this leadership …
