Lead with a Guarded Heart
Devotional week 22
Leadership is a high calling, but it is also a battlefield, especially for those seeking to lead in a way that honors God. It is not just about making decisions, guiding people, or getting results; it’s about doing all of that with the right heart, the right values, and in alignment with God’s ways. In Romans 7, Paul reveals a truth that’s both sobering and deeply personal: even with the desire to do good, there is a war within. This battle is not limited to moral failure—it also shows up in the subtle compromises we face every day.
How to lead like Jesus in different cultures
Devotional week 21
I still recall the shocked expressions on my colleagues' faces as we gathered around the conference table in our office in Central Asia. The microfinance bank we had started a few months earlier was running smoothly. However, some customers were already failing to repay their loans as agreed.
Where Leadership Serves and Faith Works
Devotional week 20
I have spent the past 20 years working as a freelancer. As a designer, my profession has allowed that. I have never had direct supervisors or bosses chasing me for goals. In truth, my leaders are, in a way, my clients. Let me explain: my clients lead by bringing a project's vision, values, and goals. I lead by transforming that vision into effective visual solutions, offering guidance based on my experience.
Leadership that Gives Glory to God
Nehemiah was a great leader who decided to leave his high position in the government of Artaxerxes, King of Persia, to go back to Jerusalem and rebuild the city walls. Equipped with the necessary provisions and supplies, he led the people to work and guard while they were cleaning, organizing, and building the city walls. The Bible says that after 52 days of hard work, they accomplished the task. The wall was back again, ready to provide a safe environment for the Jewish people to live and worship.
What we can learn from the most outstanding leader in history
In this article, I want to take you on a journey of self-discovery and growth as we learn from Jesus, the greatest and most influential leader in history. I want to emphasise five values that will ignite a fresh passion for leadership within you.
The Greatest Among You
One day, as Jesus and His disciples were traveling, a conversation began among them. The disciples were trying to figure out who among them was the greatest.
Leadership is often tied to power, position, and comparison—who has the largest congregation, the most successful ministry, or the biggest following. Yet, Jesus teaches us that greatness in God’s kingdom is not measured by these standards.