Tag: Jesus

Wisdom

March 11, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The Bible is filled with many contrasts. Few seem as prevalent as the contrast between the wise and foolish.

Solomon said the wise quickly receive instruction.

Paul instructs us to act as wise men not as unwise.

Jesus indicated the wise to be those who hear His words and act upon them. The foolish hear His words and do not.

There should be much wisdom in spiritual leadership. Let us learn to receive good counsel.

Ultimately, our leadership is based on the direction we receive from the Lord. True wisdom listens to Him.

Jesus

March 5, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd” (John 10). Within this text, we find ideas expressed that relate to the responsibility of shepherding the church today.

One of the fundamental elements is knowing the sheep. Notice how Jesus claimed, “I know My own and My own know Me” (Jn. 10:14).

Earlier in this text, Jesus said the sheep hear the voice of the shepherd and they follow because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger. Instead, they flee from him because they do not know the “voice of strangers” (vv. 3-5).

Sheep need to hear the voice of their shepherds, and this foundational element of shepherding involves knowing the sheep.

The Board

March 4, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A model of leadership has evolved that has influenced the church in some negative ways.

We often find that elders have become more like a board of directors that make decisions, but know little about “how” to shepherd.

Since most have only known this model, moving away from it will be challenging and require a new mindset.

A look at how the Bible describes shepherding will help, as scripture refers to Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the Great Shepherd of the sheep.

The leaders of God’s people are also referred to as shepherds. It seems fitting we would consider the role of Jesus to learn more to help those leading His people.

Hope

February 28, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Charisma is not the quality of self-centered leadership. Consider how much of our conversations focus on us, what we do, our family, our interests, etc.?

When leaders have charisma they add value to the lives of others. They give others hope.

While we need to know what the Bible says about sin, we need to remember the Bible is a book about hope. Jesus is our hope.

Inspiring devotion in others is built on the ability of leaders to provide hope.

The charisma of spiritual leaders is directly related to this ability. Pride, insecurity, and cynicism destroy the ability to lead others to this hope.

The Language of Jesus

February 11, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Languages are not a strong suite for most of us. Imagine the difficulty of listening to the multiplicity of languages around the world.

However, the key to communicating effectively is understanding.

The ability to communicate so others understand is vital to our leadership.

Goals must be communicated so everyone understands.

Plans must also be communicated effectively.

Roles and responsibilities must be understood.

Above all, leading others to Jesus demands communicating the message of the cross in ways others understand.

What Shall I Do?

February 7, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Nearly 2,000 years ago this question was asked by a governor with the power to deliver or destroy. Sadly, the influence of the Jews and fear of allowing a threat to Rome go free, Pilate sentenced Jesus to crucifixion.

Our answer becomes a foundation for our influence in several areas of life.

Family: Let us lead our family to heaven.
Job: Work to please Christ, not men.
Worship: Meet with God and bring a gift.
World: Be the influence our world needs.

What will we do? Our answer makes the difference in others seeing the influence of Jesus.

Authorized Personnel Only

February 6, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Nearly everywhere we look we see signs with the disclosure “Authorized Personnel Only.” Who are these people? Would we recognize them if they walked by us?

We may not know them specifically, but we do know if we are authorized or not.

If Jesus has been given “all” authority, then only those given authority by Him may enter. Is this not what Jesus proclaimed? “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”

Our job is to lead others to Him, because He alone grants entrance into the eternal home. How are we doing at our job?

Anticipation

February 5, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The anticipation of an event makes it special.

This idea was expressed by Paul for us as Christians. Several times in his letters to the church, Paul used the phrase, “eagerly anticipating.” Christians eagerly anticipate dwelling in God’s presence eternally.

Our spiritual leadership is built on the foundation of helping others anticipate this same event.

Imagine the moment we first see our God and Savior. Consider the sound of His voice. Think about how incredible it will be when we realize we are there.

I cannot wait! Can you?

Our anticipation is what will make the event so special. It is worth sharing with others.

A Beginning

January 30, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Plato is credited with saying, “The beginning is the most important part of the work.”

The way leaders begin the work has a far greater impact on reaching the overall goal(s) than we might care to admit.

It applies to how we begin a family.

It applies to how we begin each day.

It applies to how we begin a conversation with someone about studying the Bible.

It applies to how we begin a class, sermon or an article / post.

How important was the beginning when God created?

How important was the beginning when Christ came to this earth?

How important was the beginning of the church?

Developing Others

January 23, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Spiritual leadership should be based on a thought expressed by Harvey S. Firestone, “It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.”

We must equip and train others to lead. Who will replace you and me? Are we preparing them for the work?

From a worldly perspective, leadership is inward focused. One must be self-centered in order to make one’s own way.

Jesus developed the apostles for a task that was quite different. The success of their work continues today.

The success of our leadership, and the future of the church, rests on developing others.

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