Tag: Spiritual

Reclusive Leaders

April 14, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Few areas in life are more exciting than seeing God’s hand at work.

Dorsey Traw said, “It is difficult to see the hand of God at work in our lives, if the only place we ever go is to the super market and the service station.”

Consider how limited a reclusive life becomes if we only visit one or two places.

Leadership never takes place in seclusion. If we plan to make a dent in the spiritual transformation of the world, we must get out and get involved in the lives of others.

We must pray fervently, lift up our eyes and look for opportunities, and step up to lead others to our Lord.

Details

April 13, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Details make a difference.

Spiritual leadership involves a number of significant areas within the church and our world. We can easily lose sight of those details only to focus on what we see as a larger – big picture – idea of scripture and the work.

At times it may be a word, phrase, or suggestion, but those details bring a wealth of blessings to our leadership. We will find it also provides a great blessing to those who follow.

While we pour ourselves into our study of scripture, let us also spend time to observe and pay attention to the details God intends for us to learn.

Independence or Dependence

April 10, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Our world continually fights for independence.

On an international level, countries strive to achieve their freedom. They want to stand on their own, make their own way, establish their own direction.

On a professional level, the business world demonstrates similar areas as individuals and companies work for financial liberty.

On a personal level, if not careful, we train our children to do the same. We urge them to grow up and learn how to make it on their own.

From a spiritual perspective, we need to teach a greater dependence on God and let Him handle the rest.

Great Influence

April 1, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Our culture has developed a great ability to act one way, yet at the core they are someone else.

We refer to this as hypocrisy. While true, we also need to understand it has become accepted and normal.

We must guard against such when we look at spiritual leadership. How many times in the past has the core of a religious leader been exposed in sinful activity?

Godly leaders need to be characterized by a core that walks with integrity, works righteousness and speaks truth in the heart (Ps. 15:2).

Here is where we begin to develop the opportunity for our greatest influence.

Plan for Success and Quality

March 27, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The adage is true, “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.”

Success does not usually happen by accident. Quality is not the result of chance.

Success and quality result from high intention and planning with a dedication to persevere.

When a plan is in place, whenever challenges occur, foresight has already formulated direction for those bumps in the road.

This does not mean we never have to deal with the unexpected, but if we negotiate the curve before we are in it, we know how to handle those times.

Leading requires a plan, even more so when referencing the spiritual application. A good plan will produce success and quality.

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.

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.

Decisive

March 20, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

One of the qualities of good leaders is decisiveness. Think about the doctors and nurses that work in Critical Care Units. Beyond their educational expertise, they must be decisive, especially in emergency situations.

Obviously, not every situation is an emergency for leaders. However, to hesitate can cost one’s leadership severely.

While there are thousands of decisions with little or no consequential value, some decisions have eternal consequences.

Therefore, the decisiveness of spiritual leaders can change the eternal destination of others who follow their leadership.

Be decisive and lead with eternity in view.

Remembering Our Leadership

March 18, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We do not have the space to explore all the ways our mind works, or how much of the brain remains untapped.

It is fascinating to think about the ability we have to remember. Spiritual leaders must consider that people remember what they see longer than what they only hear. Therefore, how will our leadership be remembered?

Will it be remembered for our words or actions?
Will it be remembered for being a servant?

Leadership illuminates our lives and, sadly, our lives are lived under a microscope.

Before we speak or act, it is worth the time to consider how we want our leadership will be remembered.

Position

March 9, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Too many leaders have the mindset that they cannot lead unless they have a position, or once they have a position then they will be able to lead.

While having a position does not make one a good leader, position identifies a responsibility. Spiritual leaders are positioned with a responsibility to help others. 

It is about helping others…

…understand there is hope for the future.
…reach their full potential in spiritual maturity.
…obtain the promised eternal inheritance.

Several years ago, I heard this equation: ability + opportunity = responsibility. After some thought, doesn’t it sound like a good position?

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