Tag: Spiritual

What Does It Cost?

February 27, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What does it cost to get an education? What does it cost to raise a family? What does it cost to enjoy freedom?

What does it cost to be a leader? The answer will vary depending on the individual and type of leadership required.

Consider the cost of spiritual leadership.

Regarding Jesus, it involved His life. We can safely say the same will be required of us. Although it may not involve our physical death, we should be ready and willing if it did.

Perhaps the most important cost to remember is one of being a servant. The cost involves putting others above ourselves.

Motive

February 26, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The motive behind our words and actions is always critical to the success of leadership.

The idea of an ulterior motive indicates a hidden agenda that goes beyond the obvious or stated. The difficulty that often accompanies an ulterior motive is being able to prove the motive. We tend to make accusations about the motives of others because we assume, based on words and actions, the individual has a hidden agenda.

This may or may not be true. We cannot always know the motives of others, but we do know our own.

True spiritual leadership will demonstrate a transparency supported by the word of God. Therefore, we should lead others openly, promoting a pure and sincere motive to lead as God would have us lead.

Privilege to Lead

February 25, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We are all aware of the challenges of racism and the problems resulting from such. Apart from the fact it is Biblically wrong and sinful, there are a number of elements that make it socially wrong also.

However, true privilege today is spiritually twofold.

The first is the privilege God has given us to be His children, regardless of race.

Second, we find privilege in the opportunity given to lead, again, regardless of race.

While many think there is privilege related to the color of one’s skin, let us focus on the responsibility we have because of the true spiritual privilege given each of us.

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.

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