Month: January 2020

A Unique Leader…

January 17, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Being unique applies to almost anything or anyone.

The more unique the more desirable, valuable, and popular.

What about our leadership is unique?

Potentially, our purpose is what makes leadership unique. In reality, it is the only part of leadership that is unique.

Spiritual leadership has one purpose unlike anything else, special and unusual. This purpose was born out of the unconditional love of the Creator for His creation, a purpose to be demonstrated one to another. 

This purpose is what keeps us focused and leads to the only hope for all of humanity. Helping others find this hope is what makes a unique leader.

People, People, People…

January 16, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

People are everywhere. Who are they? Where do they live? Where are they going? Do they believe in God?

The only way to know anything about people is to get involved in their lives. How can we lead them to Jesus without this connection?

We need to overcome fear, but what are we afraid of most? Rejection? Failure? Making a mistake? 

The application is true whether talking to a stranger at an airport or a neighbor across the street. 

Leading anyone to Christ involves moving past our fear and connecting to their lives. As challenging as it may seem, the connection of genuine love makes the difference.

Leadership and Failure…

January 15, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

How many times have people referred to themselves as a failure? When they do not succeed at a specific task or achieve something else desired they tend to see themselves as a failure. 

Zig Ziglar reminds us that “failure is an event, not a person.”

Sadly, we can view other people the same way. When they do not live up to our expectations or desires, we see them as a failure.

Leaders take note of the opportunity to learn from their failures in life and build their own character and the character of someone else to ultimately succeed.

Who Are We Leading?

January 14, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Numerous stories describe the challenges of reaching the more affluent in our world today.

As difficult as it might be to admit, we know this is true.

Why the concern? If God chose the poor in this world to be rich in faith, and they are receptive, why do we not make greater efforts to share the gospel with them?

Why do we spend so much time focused on those who seemingly feel they do not need God because of their abundance?

We need to lead those with little or nothing in this life to a greater understanding of what God has prepared.

Leading a Team…

January 13, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

A leader is one who leads a team in one form or another. 

The benefits of working as a team cannot be listed in one post, but here are a few.

1) Work is achieved more quickly.

2) Everyone uses their abilities more efficiently.

3) Ideas are abundant.

4) Opportunities for encouragement are greater. 

In construction, people who specialize in foundations, plumbing, framing, sheet rock, painting, trimming, and interior design are all needed to complete the project.

The same is true in the church. It takes those who cook, clean, teach, preach, sing, pray, serve, shepherd, and the list goes on.

When everyone works together, the result is growth!

Leadership Help…

January 10, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

How should help be defined? A quick look in the dictionary reveals a number of thoughts: making it easier [for someone] to do something by offering one’s services or resources; improve [a situation or problem], be of benefit to by assisting, serving, etc. and the list goes on.

The challenge has never been the definition, but the application. We must also learn there is a difference between helping and enabling (a discussion for another post).

Let us lead with the conviction that we will help others long term, eternally. Here is where the legacy of our leadership is determined.

Unconditional Love…

January 9, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

One of the greatest needs in our world and one of the greatest challenges involves love. Without understanding God’s love we face an insurmountable obstacle.

God’s love is unconditional and therein lies the challenge.

Paul writes that God demonstrates His love toward us (Rom. 5:8).

Notice Paul did not say demonstrated, i.e. past tense. The word is present active. God demonstrates His love now and there is no assessment of it ever ending.

To lead others to the love of God, we must demonstrate the nature of God’s love toward them. We must show love even when they are not always the easiest to love.

Beautiful Leaders…

January 8, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Leaders often strive to prevent or avoid conflict, controversy, and anything difficult. 

However, Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross claims, “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”

Leaders must appreciate the value of these challenges in life, developing a sensitivity and understanding that displays a compassionate and loving spirit.

When demonstrated, leaders exemplify a Christlike character worth following.

Transitional Leadership…

January 7, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Every individual and group experiences at least one, if not multiple, transitions. These transitions are not always life changing, but they can alter our lives in ways that never leave us the same.

Transitions occur both physically and spiritually. They arise on individual and congregational levels.

How do we lead during times of transition?

Learn how to recognize a transition is developing.
Accept transitions as part of growth.
Demonstrate patience toward others during transitions.
Remember the common good of the whole.
Focus on the goal and how to endure.

If we practice these ideas during transitions, our leadership will help guide others through any situation.

Leadership Ambition…

January 6, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Ambition involves a desire to achieve something, usually requiring determination and hard work.

The difficulty arises when we consider where our ambition lies.

Are we ambitious to achieve financial security?

Is our ambition driven by power and authority?

Would our ambition be characterized by selfish and physical priorities?

Or, can we say our ambition is motivated by a spiritual focus?

When our leadership is driven by the kind of ambition that seeks to please the Lord, the church will grow in the grace and knowledge of our Savior.

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