Tag: Church

Change

October 24, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Generally speaking, leadership involves changing others. From a spiritual perspective, the purpose of our leadership is helping others change.

However, change must begin first within ourselves. It is easy to ask others to do what we are either unwilling to do or have not yet done.

The power of change, however, starts with us. When we make changes in our own lives first, we set an example for others to see why they must change also.

As leaders in our homes, communities, and the church, let us first work on changing ourselves and then seek opportunity to help others change.

A Normal Leader?

October 22, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The thought sounds crazy, right? Can a leader be normal?

Maybe we should define normal first. Regardless of how we define it, there is nothing normal about spiritual leadership. Why? 

Because spiritual leaders…

…are concerned about their influence inside and outside the church.
…consistently live what they believe.
…know God’s mission involves helping people get to heaven.
…work for a cause greater than themselves.
…share in planning and developing goals for spiritual maturity.
…produce results that glorify God and fulfill His will.

Therefore, spiritual leaders are those who live consistently, knowing the work they share in produces God’s desired will. Does that sound normal?

Transparency

October 21, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Transparency in leadership is often challenging.

Transparency means we take instruction and make application to ourselves first, without an emphasis upon others.

Transparency instills confidence in others that our efforts, both personally and professionally, are always for the good of the whole.

Transparency involves an openness in our communication, laying everything on the table, good or bad.

We need more transparency in leadership. This is the example we find in Jesus, and it is exactly how we should approach leadership in the church today.

Stretching

September 10, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The value of stretching cannot be overstated. Stretching aids the overall recovery of muscles used in exercise or work.

By definition, stretching is the ability to make longer and wider without tearing or breaking.

The best approach is to stretch a little at a time, hold for a few seconds, and relax. Repetition allows for the development of flexibility and relief.

When leaders stretch with regards to vision, goals, and the development of a team, the results bring recovery, growth, strength, and flexibility. Repeating the process increases the benefit.

Stretching is one way to develop quality leaders.

Role and Responsibility

September 9, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

On the surface, we would assume if someone is in a leadership position, they would naturally be proficient. Sadly, this is not always the case.

Leaders need to know their job. Imagine the power of a leader who knows his role and responsibilities and allows others to fulfill theirs.

Leaders also need to be familiar with the role and responsibilities of others. When leaders know the role and responsibilities of others, they can provide accountability. Progress is eminent.

From a spiritual perspective, a description would be sheep with a good shepherd. When everyone knows their role and responsibilities and works to fulfill them, the church functions accordingly.

Apathy

September 1, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Sadly, words which often characterize much of a society or culture begin to characterize the church. Examining the world and culture we live in reveals the great problem of apathy.

Our leadership must find ways to prevent and overcome the characteristics of apathy in the church.

It means…

We must fan the flame of enthusiasm.
We must energize creativity.
We must strengthen the hands of others.
We must lift up hearts.

When leaders see the opportunity, prepare themselves to improve, persevere through challenges, they can overcome the impact of apathy.

The Gift

August 29, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When leadership demonstrates generosity, others learn the value of the gift. However, you must consider the nature of your generosity.

Intention: What is the motive behind your gift?

Object: What is the object of your generosity? Work? Family? Church? Lord?

Planned dedication: Is there a planned purpose?

Action: Are you ready to start giving?

Self-examination: What are you losing by holding on to the gift?

These questions help us determine the nature of and need behind our gift.

True Legacy

July 11, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Life is temporary, and someone will carry on when we leave this life. The question is, to whom will we pass the torch?

Paul passed the torch to Timothy, his “true child in the faith.” Paul instructed Timothy to do the same.

We understand the value of our children carrying on the family name or traditions.

The church faces the crisis of preparing men to shepherd the Lord’s church, providing healthy and encouraging teaching, and training teachers for the future of our children.

It is all about passing the torch. Who will replace you and me? To whom will we pass the torch? Herein lies true legacy.

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.

Relationships

April 4, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Powerful relationships exist in both life and leadership.

The mindset of trying to do things on our own ultimately fails. We need one another. Division is killing the church and her influence.

There are at least 24 different “one another” passages throughout scripture. These passages teach us about the spiritual relationship and responsibility we have to each other.

When leadership uses these areas to strengthen relationships, the result will bring a powerful boost to leadership.

When we fulfill the responsibilities outlined by the New Testament writers, the church will be strengthened.

Isn’t it time we build the kind of relationships to accomplish both?

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