The Elder Etherington
Monday, June 15th, 2009Last night the congregation of Lakeland Evangelical Free Church affirmed me as an elder. It is really humbling to me. The group of men who lead our church are godly and wise and I feel like I should just sit silently in their presence and learn. That isn’t what they’ve called me to do but [...]
Piper on Leadership
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009CJ Mahaney interviewed John Piper. The interview is brief but an interesting read. I loved this answer: What single bit of counsel has made the most significant difference in your leadership? Lead by helping people see the same truth in the Bible you do so that commonly perceived truth is the fabric that binds together. [...]
Solomon’s Leadership Secret Epilog
Friday, January 2nd, 2009Though used in a different context, I thought these words from G. K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy expanded on what I was saying earlier: Actors who can’t act believe in themselves; and debtors who won’t pay. It would be much truer to say that a man will certainly fail, because he believes in himself. Complete self-confidence is [...]
Solomon’s Leadership Secret
Saturday, December 20th, 2008This morning I was reflecting on some things that happened to me about 14 years ago and how unfair they were. I didn’t get what I was promised or what I deserved. I’d like to say that I’ve gotten past the sting but obviously if I’m still dwelling on them I have not. This morning [...]
Developing Leadership
Monday, June 23rd, 2008I’m reading J. Oswald Sanders’ classic Spiritual Leadership this week. In his chapter Can You Become a Leader, he has a list of diagnostic questions that got me thinking and wondering about myself. After dealing with the unique attributes of a spiritual leader Sanders turns to natural leadership qualities: Natural leadership qualities are important. Too [...]