Tag: Christ

Leadership Slogan

January 13, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Our world is filled with catchy phrases and slogans.

Kay Jewelers: “Every kiss begins with Kay.”

Nike: “Just do it.”

Army: “Be all you can be.”

Maxwell House: “Good to the last drop.”

How many remember the slogan for Wheaties? The “Breakfast of ____________________.”

While slogans are popular, our leadership should not be defined by them. Our leadership is not about a slogan; it is about souls, leading others to Christ. Let us make our leadership count for something right. 

In case you are still trying to figure out the Wheaties slogan, it is “champions.”

Average

January 6, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

An average is reached when we put a group of numbers or items together and then divide by two.

However, when we examine someone’s ability, what do we mean when we say they are average?

When it comes to spiritual leadership, we need to strive for more than average.

Paul urged the church to “excel still more.” Peter encouraged Christians to “keep their behavior excellent.”

How much more should spiritual leaders exemplify the same?

We are not trying to earn anything. We follow the example of Christ and encourage others to follow. Such leadership points to our Savior.

A Following Leader

December 26, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

If we are going to lead, we must learn to follow. Without an understanding of following the leadership of others, our own leadership is hindered.

Sam Rayburn said it this way, “You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too.”

Consider the necessity of following Christ. We are striving to lead others to Him. The success of our efforts are affected by our following Him.

Learning to submit to the authority of Christ and follow Him makes us a great vessel in spiritual leadership.

Payoff

December 18, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

As a leader, a question needs to be answered. What is the real payoff for our leadership?

There are several answers, but here is a thought.

The real payoff comes when the lives of followers change. This is what our leadership is all about. We are trying to change lives, eternally.

When we examine the work of Christ at the cross, the payoff is witnessed in the lives changed around the world.

Spiritual leadership is not about seeking fame, popularity, and wealth. The payoff is summed up in the people who will see heaven because of our leadership.

Development

October 31, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

One word leaders need to understand for the success of the church is develop.

The apostles continued to emphasize the need for the church to develop. Prayers expressed requests to help the church develop.

Developing faith and relationship with God is a vital responsibility of leadership. We must do the following:

Lead others to a greater love and understanding of truth.

Assist Christians in an understanding and involvement of their abilities in His service.

Encourage the expression of God’s grace through sharing the love of Christ at the cross.

Provide an example in all the above.

Leadership is about development. Let us get started.

Zeal

October 3, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We cannot read Paul’s letters without connecting the word zeal or zealous to him.

To be zealous is to have great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

God’s grace in our lives should create a zeal driven to lead those who are outside of Christ to Him.

Our leadership can fulfill many purposes from caring for the underprivileged to encouraging the faithful.

Both are essential!

Little compares to fulfilling the purpose of leading those who need the Lord into a relationship secured by God’s grace.

Obligation

August 6, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

An obligation is an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound, a duty or commitment.

While it is impossible to force someone to do anything, we tend to use our skills of persuasion whenever we can to motivate others into action.

When we consider leadership, we need to examine our obligation to Christ and others.

We have tasted the grace of God. We enjoy the gift of salvation. Just the thought carries a moral and spiritual obligation.

Considering our obligation highlights the need to commit ourselves to lead others to heaven.

Suffering Leaders

June 18, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Research will show the word passion comes from a Latin word meaning “to suffer.”

Most will remember the movie The Passion Of The Christ. The title for the movie was derived from the idea of the Latin word. 

The Leadership Legacy, written by Kouzes and Posner, quickly points out the need for leaders to understand they must serve and suffer.

Leaders must put the needs of others above themselves. This Biblical truth and the quality of great leadership are seen when leaders abandon a self-seeking, worldly approach.

Be passionate, but understand what passion really means.

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.

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.

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