Tag: Spiritual

Leading to the Light

February 3, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

God is light and in Him there is no darkness. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.”

Christians are also a light to the world. We walk in the light and let our light shine.

Think about the light of our leadership.

The role of spiritual leaders is twofold: 1) We lead those who are in darkness into the light of Christ, salvation gained, and 2) We help children of light walk in the light, salvation maintained.

If we can channel our focus in these two areas, our leadership reaches its greatest significance and those who follow are eternally grateful.

Power of Mattering

February 2, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

My daughter recently gave me a book by Zach Mercurio, The Power of Mattering. As I have read, one thought stood out: When people feel like they don’t matter, or that what they do doesn’t matter, then nothing matters.

What a thought for spiritual leaders to consider!

People are far too often overlooked. I’ve heard leaders say, “They just slipped through the cracks.” Tragic!!

We must help people feel like they matter, because they do. Not only this, we need to help them see that what they do matters, because it does.

If we fail in this task, it should not surprise us that nothing matters to them.

One Day

January 28, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

If we knew we only had one day to live, what would we do?

Would we spend all our time on Facebook, scanning the internet, watching movies, worrying about what we are going to wear?

Would we be consumed with the appearance of our house?

Would we put off talking to a neighbor, coworker, friend, or relative about Jesus?

I am sure a number of provoking thoughts and piercing questions come to mind.

Life is uncertain. As spiritual leaders, what would we do if we only had one day? If we know the answer, then let us prioritize our lives to act accordingly.

Checklists

January 27, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

It is amazing how much more effectively we work and all we can accomplish when we have a checklist.

Spiritual leaders need to form a checklist. The list takes into consideration the three Ws.

Who we lead is crucial to understanding how we lead.

What needs to be accomplished addresses needs, abilities, opportunities, responsibilities, and the dreams of others.

Why we lead helps us see clearly the direction ahead for the plans we formulate and follow.

When we take a few simple ideas and ask ourselves the right questions, the checklist will lead to greater efficiency and accomplishment for the Lord.

Exceptional

January 20, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We consider something or someone exceptional that is outstanding, out of the ordinary, unusual, or atypical.

How do we characterize our leadership? Would the word exceptional fit? How are we pursuing a leadership that is exceptional?

Servanthood leadership quickly demonstrates this exceptional mindset.

Placing the needs of others above our own is not the usual or ordinary approach to leadership.

This explains why spiritual leaders are atypical. From the motive to the activity, others can easily spot exceptional leaders.

A little self-examination goes a long way to help us step up to be exceptional leaders.

Demonstrating Leadership

January 15, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Philip Kenneson’s book, Life on the Vine, makes a significant point when considering spiritual leadership.  He describes the need to view the fruit of the Spirit with an “others-directed” mindset. 

From a leadership perspective, the idea guides our steps with a focus on others: people-centric. 

Initially, it is logical to think about developing the fruit of the Spirit as qualities within our own lives, but Kenneson’s idea involves demonstrating––rather than developing––these qualities toward others.

When this happens, our leadership soars. Followers see and know that leaders always have their best interest at heart.

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.

An Eternal Matter

December 31, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When we boil it all down, what really matters?

We often make life complicated. We get caught up in trivial pursuits and do not focus of what really matters.

Please do not misunderstand. We must work to provide for our families. We need time for rest and recreation. There are also family responsibilities.

If, however, we believe that spiritual and eternal matters are the priority, then why do we often spend our lives focused on areas that are temporary in nature?

As we end 2025 and begin 2026, a new year, let us lead with our priorities firmly established and influence the major areas of life in ways to make heaven that much sweeter.

A Place for Leadership

December 29, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Where is your place? Do you have a place?

Does leadership have a place? When we evaluate all the people and activities that fill the places in our lives, where does leadership fit, or does it?

Regarding our influence, we need to consider the following:

Should immoral activities have a place in our life?
Do we allow inappropriate language to have a place?
Will we welcome questionable conduct into its own place?
Is there a place for hypocrisy in our lives?

There is no place for worldly behavior in the life of God’s spiritual leaders. We need to exemplify the place of spiritual leadership.

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.

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