Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Leadership

Leadership

HOW TO WRITE A MISSION AND VISION THAT DOESN’T SOUND LIKE A POLICY

When a business, church, or organization sets out to write a new mission or vision, too often it becomes a never-ending journey “and then…” They collaborate and word-smith a bit more, adding in connecting verbiage. Soon they have such a lengthy mission or vision statement, that it would seem they have written a governing policy for the organization. These statements become far from memorable.

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Discipleship, Leadership

HOW TO USE DOWNTIME TO PRAY FOR PAST RELATIONSHIPS

How do you use your downtime? When we get some downtime, we let our mind wander and quite often reflect on past experiences. As we think back to those experiences, they almost always include past relationships.

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Discipleship, Leadership

WHY PROGRESS IS BEST STARTED WITH HUMILITY

Nobody’s Perfect. The life of a Believer is a life of continual work in progress. As we navigate the struggles and conflicts of life, we will

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Discipleship, Leadership

WHEN INFLUENCE IS ACQUIRED, POWER BECOMES OBSOLETE

Is there a difference between power and influence? How have you seen them played out in your workplace, church or ministry? Which one was more successful and why?

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Discipleship, Leadership

Proof That God Is Not Prone to Bless Secrecy or Trickery

Have you ever disagreed with the way leadership is taking your workplace, church or ministry? Did you respond in secrecy or out in the open? How did that situation end? Were you satisfied with the results?

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Discipleship, Leadership

HOW WE SHOULD RESPOND WHEN THE PRESSURE’S RISING

Have you been feeling a lot of pressure lately? Do you feel like people are out to get you? Is there a constant urge to get emotional or retaliate?

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Bible, Communication, Leadership

WHY WE CHOOSE GOD’S SIDE DURING A POWER STRUGGLE?

When You’re Caught In a Tug-Of-War… In work and ministry, there will always be situations where power struggles arise. Our desire to keep people on

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Communication, Leadership, Outreach

WHY I JOINED THE HOLY GHOST RIDERS

Not about gangs, clubs or chapters; just Jesus! A few years ago, I met a guy named “Kat” at a youth conference in Alaska. From his

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Bible, Discipleship, Leadership

HOW DAILY CHOICES CAN HAVE LONG-LASTING CONSEQUENCES

There are many days of struggle for the Believer. There are plenty of opportunities to make mistakes. However, at every mistake or point of struggle, there is a choice to be made.

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Bible, Leadership

WHY EXCUSES ARE NEVER THE ANSWER

When God Calls Us to Action. Many times as leaders, we feel an inexplicable call to action toward a certain task. God can issue this

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Bible, Leadership

HOW LEADERSHIP STATUS FALLS SHORT WHEN THE HOME IS NEGLECTED

What should leadership look like?

There have been many great leaders in days gone by. These leaders have served in positions with large organizations, be it corporate or non-profit. But are they still great leaders is they neglect their servant leadership responsibilities at home?

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Discipleship, Leadership

WHAT TO DO WHEN MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES END IN DISAPPOINTMENT

Sometimes stories don’t end the way we had hoped. Sometimes the effort doesn’t produce the outcome. Sometimes the end result can be disappointing.

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