Tag: God

Why Wait?

November 7, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Do we know what should be done? Why are we waiting to do it? Do we have the ability and resources to make it happen? Why are we waiting?

Souls are waiting. The church is waiting. Our God is waiting.

God has given us the ability and resources to make it happen.

Why are we waiting?

With so much at stake, will our waiting be worth it if we wait too long?

Application generally applies to anyone who delays obedience to the gospel. The same is true for leading.

We need to challenge our excuses. We cannot wait any longer. Paul’s words to the church at Corinth should be remembered, “Act like men.” Leadership will not wait!

Reputation

November 6, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

If the church where you and I attend were to disappear tomorrow, would anyone in the community know? Would anyone care?

Those two questions are chilling and convicting for me. I fear the answers and it directly relates to the impact we have in the world where we live.

Have we become so inward-focused that we no longer recognize the influence the church must have in the community?

Something may just be missing in our leadership and we need to consider what can be done, what must be done to lead God’s people in rebuilding the reputation of the church in our communities.

Unique Leadership

November 5, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A number of individuals in scripture stand out as being unique. One in particular is Ehud, of which little is written. He was the only judge specifically identified as left-handed.

Our fingerprints are evidence of an all powerful, wise, and unique God. These fingerprints make us unique.

What makes our leadership unique, or is it unique? Is there a unique characteristic, ability, or approach?

In spiritual leadership, we have something unique to offer. Nothing else compares. Spiritual leaders today must think souls. Extend an offer unique and eternal. Read 1 Peter 1:4; 2:9 and rethink the concept of unique leadership.

Leadership and Power

November 1, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The thought of leadership and power often creates the temptation to use one’s power inappropriately.

It is tragic to read or hear of men who succumb to immorality or unethical business practices. In a moment of poor judgment, when power is abused, character is destroyed.

Consider the awesome God we serve.

Practice His presence… ALWAYS!
Never say or do anything we wouldn’t in His presence.
Remember that any leadership position is given by God.
Develop an open door policy.
Pray… without ceasing.

Perhaps these few suggestions will help us understand the proper use of the power entrusted to us by God.

Describe Your Leadership

October 31, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We live in a world where we generally communicate with the use of words. Interestingly, what we hear and read is often presented with an incredible, spectacular, and unbelievable multiplicity of adjectives.

What adjective would you use to describe your leadership?

Godly! Spiritual! Righteous! Knowledgeable! Patient! Compassionate! Faithful!

Such descriptive terms have a nice ring. Today, let us strive to lead others in a manner that is described biblically.

Elijah

October 30, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Spiritual leadership has its challenges. However, the benefits far outweigh the challenges. Consider four lessons behind the mountain top leadership experience of Elijah.

1) Elijah was God’s man. As such, he spoke for God.

2) Elijah was unrelenting when it came to making a choice. Neutrality was not an option.

3) Elijah knew his God, which translated into reliance and confidence.

4) Elijah understood the need to eradicate the influence of evil.

These lessons stand as an example of the mountain top leadership needed today as we strive to honor God and change the world with the power of His word.

Strength and Courage

October 23, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We all enjoy timeless nuggets of advice, snippets of information unaltered by time, generation, or culture. They are not always easy to find and can be often overlooked.

We find timeless advice given to Joshua, “Be strong and very courageous.” God emphasized strength and courage three times, but only once did He use the phrase “be strong and very courageous.”

The context has powerful implications in the realm of spiritual leadership, because God’s advice surrounded the strength and courage needed to follow His law.

How different would our world be if spiritual leaders today had the strength and courage to do the same?

Purpose

October 21, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

God needs spiritual leaders, and the need is critical. Several years ago, I heard this thought, “God is not about time. He is about purpose.”

Think about it. God is not bound by time as you and I. He created time within the span or space of eternity. However, God is bound by purpose, His purpose, and the purpose He set forth from eternity involves leadership.

Why do we need leaders? Because God demands and commands it. To fall short of the leadership development continuum within His church is to fall short of God’s purpose.

How will we prepare the next generation to lead and fulfill His purpose?

Opportunity

September 12, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

An opportunity involves circumstances presenting possibility, either to be gained or lost. We cannot take advantage of opportunities if we are unable to see the possibilities.

In part, leadership is about seeing the possibilities and taking advantage of the opportunities the moment they arise.

Few people would turn down the opportunity to double an investment in a short period of time. When the stakes are guaranteed we know the need to act quickly.

The same is true spiritually. Consider: 1) Do we really see the possibilities of reaching out to souls around us? 2) Do we take advantage of the opportunities God presents?

Enduring Trust

September 11, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Enduring life’s challenges is an ability strengthened by victorious faith. Understand that others have also overcome. See the great cloud of witnesses, biblically, historically, and personally.

Trust that God will keep His promises. He will see you through every trial. The adage claims, “If He brings you to it, He will see you through it.” Run with endurance the race that is set before you.

No matter how great the obstacle, at its worst it is still temporary. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus who for the joy before Him endured the cross, despised the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of God.

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