The hectic ramp-up to Christmas is upon us. For many leaders this special season of celebration is primetime for strategic ministry opportunities, special events and family gatherings. However, somewhere in the midst of all this hustle and bustle, I invite … Continued
A Question I Won’t Forget I was new in my faith and new to university. I began attending a great church and after a Sunday service one of the leaders asked me to coffee. I wasn’t sure what I was … Continued
Being a leader can be lonely. If you are a leader, you know this and you’ve felt it too. You’ve felt it when you’ve walked into a room to deliver hard news. You’ve felt it waiting at the airport for a … Continued
I’ll never forget my first few days in the Arrow Leadership Program. I wasn’t really sure what I had gotten myself into but I was excited about the journey ahead. I felt honored to be selected to the program and … Continued
Think back to when you were growing up. When a birthday or Christmas gift arrived from a family member or friend, did your mom or dad make you write a thank you letter? As a child, I loved receiving the … Continued
The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics have provided many memorable moments. For me, just thinking about the training of these athletes brings a level of sheer amazement. These athletes have trained for hours each day for many years or decades. With … Continued
What do you think of when you hear the word “vision”? Maybe you think about your eyesight? A mystical message from God? As a Christian leader you likely quickly begin to think about the future. Questions come to mind like: … Continued
Time sure flies! It was one year ago that I shared a simple year-end reflection exercise through To The Point. Many people provided positive feedback on the exercise and a good number facilitated the exercise for their teams or families. … Continued
“I totally didn’t see it coming.” These words are all too common. They come from pastors and Christian leaders who are shocked and surprised to learn that their services are no longer required or desired. They feel like they’ve been … Continued
This month’s question to assist mentors… Ask: Who would you choose to bring to your “Gethsemane”?