Bob Turner

Missional Leadership

June 17, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The world’s population is beyond comprehension.

Think about the plethora of languages.
Think about our inability to communicate adequately.
Think about how all of these people can come to know Christ.
Think about their soul!
Think about what can and needs to be done.

We need to give thanks for the dedication and willingness of mission-minded brethren who have and continue to labor in uncomfortable places.

We need to work with them and build upon their efforts in ways to reach more people.

Determination

June 16, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We often hear about the need to never give up. We will face situations where it seems easier to quit than persevere. Babe Ruth said, “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”

This quality should stand out in leaders today.

Discouragement is almost certain. Signs may point to defeat.

However, this one thought should constantly keep us motivated in the good fight of faith. Satan is banking on us giving up, especially as leaders.

The only way to fail is to quit. Remember, it is hard to beat a person who never gives up.

CIA

June 13, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

This is not referring to the Central Intelligence Agency.

For our purposes, CIA stands for Consistency In Action. When leaders demonstrate consistency others have an example worth following.

Jesus constantly addressed the problem of inconsistency demonstrated by religious leaders. 

Among other areas, their inconsistency was seen in giving, prayer, and fasting. Their worship was worthless. Their lips moved in the right direction, but their heart went in the opposite direction. 

Jesus condemned them because their actions did not align with their teaching.

If we lead with CIA, our influence will reach greater heights.

Perseverance

June 12, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Perseverance is the ability to hold on five more minutes.

It is hard, however, when you are at the end of your rope. Yet, one of the most needed qualities in leadership is perseverance.

How do you develop it?

Remember what has been invested and what is at stake.
Do not forget there is help. You are not alone.
Take one minute and one step at a time.
Develop a “never quit” attitude.

Perhaps simple, but they are foundational steps to perseverance.

The soul is worth the effort to persevere.

Focus

June 11, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

How many times do people refer to loosing their focus? When athletes fall short of success, it is generally because they lost focus.

Leaders cannot afford to lose focus.

Distractions take the form of financial problems, family issues, health challenges, tragedy, email, texts, calls, and numerous other areas.

While we cannot ignore certain issues when they arise, we can learn from them and maintain our focus, or we can lose sight of our priorities.

Focus is a matter of choice.

People need leadership to help them maintain their focus.

SALT

June 10, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

SALT is a ministry designed to invest in future of leadership. When we implement several areas into our daily approach to leadership, we find value.

Pray…
Look at the goal…
Share the plan…
Help someone…
Read, grow, learn personally…
Take a few minutes for yourself…
Listen closely…
Rest…

We may insert a variety of activities throughout the day. But never let a day go by without making each of these a part of your life. It is an investment with imperishable returns.

Step Up and Lead

June 9, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

“Go to the people. Learn from them. Live with them. Start with what they know. Build with what they have. The best of leaders when the job is done, when the task is accomplished, the people will say we have done it ourselves” (Lao Tzu).

Leadership of this nature will…

Build confidence in others.
Strengthen the focus of the group.
Accomplish more and greater overall good.
Leave an eternal legacy.

Heaven will be home for many more people because of this kind of leadership.

Leadership is needed. Will we step up and do our part?

Greatest Job

June 6, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Life is too short to work at a career we hate. In addition, when we love what we do, it never feels like work.

This does not mean there will never be problems or challenges, even with a job we love. However, when we love what we do, the difference is noticeable.

Regardless of our career choice, nothing holds more value than leading others to Christ. There is no greater opportunity or privilege than changing someone’s eternal destination.

When our relationship with God makes a difference for others, we learn the love of the greatest job.

Great Leaders

June 5, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Wandering in desert places does not appeal to most. Yet, many in leadership lack the vision to lead people in the direction they ought to go, and this is their primary role.

Rosalynn Carter said, “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.”

We need great leaders in the home, the world, and the church today. Too many only lead people where they want to go. Let us arise to the challenge and become the great leaders God requires in every area of life.

God and Others

June 4, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Never forget, “We can’t make it on our own.” We need God and each other.

The vital role of leaders cannot be overstated. People are hurting; they lack joy in their lives; they struggle to find answers.

Our spiritual families assemble because they need and want help. They desire a message to help them deal with the pain of life.

We must always remember the necessity of helping others. It may be a friend or a family member. When they seek help, let us lead them to the only One who can ease their pain, Jesus.

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