Tag: Jesus

Urgency of Eternity

April 8, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

If God required the genuine conversion of 1,000 souls to Christ before you and I could enter heaven, what would we do?

I know the Lord does not require it, but if so, would we stop everything and start diligently trying to share the gospel with others?

Why do we procrastinate and think we have plenty of time, when the Lord could come now, or those we need to reach might die?

What will it take for me to realize the urgency of eternity? When will I recognize the reality?

Life is too short to focus on the here and now. Lead people to the hereafter!

Servant Leadership

April 7, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Servant leadership has been elevated as a needed style for leaders today.

Kouzes and Posner write, “Leaders strengthen credibility by demonstrating that they are not in it for themselves; instead, they have the interests of the institution, department, or team and its constituents at heart. Being a servant may not be what many leaders had in mind when they choose to take responsibility for the vision and direction of their organization or team, but serving others is the most glorious and rewarding of all leadership tasks.”

Servants demonstrate an others-centric style of leading. As Jesus did, we transform lives when we show we are willing to take up the towel and wash feet.

A Leadership Highlight

April 3, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

One of the greatest techniques for Bible study is highlighting specific areas from each book or context. This approach allows one to explore the author’s intent by the frequency of words or phrases used.

Consider how we should highlight our leadership. A self-examination of our leadership is vital to understanding the answer to a couple of key questions.

What stands out about us that would highlight our leadership in the minds of those who follow?

How are we using our time to highlight the purpose of our leading?

We could ask more, but we should always be driven by a leadership that highlights the path pointing to Jesus.

Doers

April 2, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The Bible is filled with words connected to action.

James says, “be doers of the word, not merely hears.” We are deluded to think we can listen and never take action.

Jesus described the wise man and the foolish man. Both heard the same message, but the difference was recognized when the wise man acted and the foolish man did not.

Andy Stanley once said, “It is easier to educate a doer than to activate a thinker.”

May we all be doers who learn from the example of Jesus and His teachings, then leave an example for others that is worth emulating.

The Source

March 26, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Think about the value of a source.

Finding a source for pure water can mean life to a community.

Acquiring a source for financial stability secures the future.

We would also agree that a source for salvation changes the eternal destiny of the world. 

Thankfully, God has provided a plan through which Jesus became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.

As leaders, are we the source through which people obtain God’s grace?

Are we the source for others to grow spiritually?

Let us pray that more see the need to stand in the fight against the spiritual forces of darkness and be the source of light.

Commitment

March 24, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The key to leadership is commitment. Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” 

At the heart of any lasting endeavor is the power of commitment. When commitment exists, the world can be changed.

As Mead stated, “It is the only thing that ever has.”

When we look at the early church, the apostles demonstrated a level of commitment that is rarely seen in our time, but Christians followed them freely making a sacrifice with their lives for Jesus.

Our leadership for Him should exemplify the same if we hope to change the world today.

Cultural Leadership

March 23, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Do leaders shape culture or does culture shape leaders?

Initially, we might think it’s both. Certainly the culture has an influence on leadership and leadership has an influence on culture.

However, spiritual leaders must not allow a worldly culture to guide God’s people. Instead, they must shape culture into the image of Jesus.

How can this be done?

We must learn and understand the culture.
Recognize the need of culture.
Provide an example to the culture.
Suggest a better culture.

The idea is to present a culture so appealing and different they are willing to leave where they are to have the new one.

A few steps can shape needed changes with a greater focus toward Christ.

Peace

March 6, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A few moments of reading or watching the news reveals the desire for peace, which seems to be unattainable.

Peace is not the absence of conflict. True peace is only found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He is our peace. His purpose in coming to earth and going to the cross was to provide all nations with peace, uniting all people from every tribe, nation, and tongue into one body.

Our task as leaders is to help others find the only peace that provides hope and unity, which can only be found in the true Prince of peace.

When we think souls, there is a renewed purpose for helping others enjoy what only Jesus can give.

Character of Christ

March 4, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

You may or may not remember the television show To Tell The Truth. Two of the three participants involved would lie about events and people in their lives in an effort to fool a panel of people questioning them.

Leadership must be different.

People only follow leaders they trust. As leaders, our character should stand on its own. We should always be a people of our word and of the Word. As Jesus said, “Let your yes be yes, and your no, no.” 

There should never be a question as to our identity, and our character must exemplify the Christlike leadership we read about in scripture.

Advocate

March 2, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A champion, upholder, backer, supporter: Everyone needs an advocate.

Jesus is our Advocate. As an advocate, He comes alongside and stands in our place.

Consider our position as leaders.

When people struggle in their faith, deal with the challenges of life, or step out to accept responsibility, will we be an advocate for them?

During a time of temptation, personal trial, or spiritual growth, leaders must be an advocate.

The necessity is vital to the development of the Lord’s church. Christians need to know the Advocate we have in Jesus and they need to know the advocate they have in our leadership.

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