Author: Dr. Steve A. Brown

Why Drivenness Should Be a Red Flag for Leaders

Let me start with a disclaimer. Please know that I deeply long to see God’s purposes accomplished. I earnestly pray His Kingdom come and will be done. And I absolutely agree that all Christian leaders need to be good stewards … Continued

Choose to “Lean in” Right Now

“Thirty Ways to Lead Different” celebrates Arrow Leadership’s 30th anniversary with a 30-week series providing insights and practical tools to help you lead with Jesus at the center.   At the start of every new class of the Arrow Leadership … Continued

The Key to Vision in Crazy Times

“Thirty Ways to Lead Different” celebrates Arrow Leadership’s 30th anniversary with a 30-week series providing insights and practical tools to help you lead with Jesus at the center.   Vision matters! Having vision (or not) impacts how you live and … Continued

A Prayer for a New Season

“Thirty Ways to Lead Different” celebrates Arrow Leadership’s 30th anniversary with a 30-week series providing insights and practical tools to help you lead with Jesus at the center. May this prayer bring you fresh focus and strength to live and … Continued

5 Keys for a Fresh Start this Fall

I like fresh starts. They bring a renewed energy to dream and imagine new possibilities. There’s also a redemptive side—a fresh start means I can try again. A fresh start is partly a mindset shift, but it can also be … Continued

Stay or Go? Read This Before You Make a Decision

Many Christian staffing and search firms are anticipating a disproportionate number of ministry leaders will leave their current assignments as we emerge from COVID-19. On the surface, this prediction makes some sense. Various ministry leaders may have intended to transition … Continued

7 Principles for Developing Others

We are turning the corner toward summer and, I pray, to the other side of COVID-19! While rest and recovery should be two key objectives for many leaders this summer, we can also begin to retool and refocus for the new … Continued

Three Transformative Conversations For Your Team

  Conversations matter! Over the last year, you have had many conversations you likely never expected to have with your team. Conversations about the urgent and important need of safety, adapting to new rules and keeping the ministry going in … Continued

Jesus Centered Launches Today!

 Dr. Steve Brown’s new book, Jesus Centered: Focusing on Jesus In A Distracted World  is now available to order! Place your order today and for a limited time sign-up below to receive a FREE discussion guide. We pray this … Continued

Now Available for Preorder!

Dear Sharpening Leaders Subscriber, We have some exciting news to share! Jesus Centered: Focusing on Jesus In A Distracted World, Dr. Steve Brown’s new book releasing April 12, is now available for preorder! Place your order today and for a … Continued