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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.

Belief

January 22, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What do we believe and why do we believe it?

Amazingly, and more to the point, when we believe something, we talk about it to others. We express why our belief is so strong. When we do not believe there seems to be no purpose.

Paul told the church at Corinth, “I believe therefore I speak.”

We have opportunity to influence people everyday. It is fundamental to leadership. Do we talk about what we believe? Do we speak about the overwhelming nature of what we believe and why we believe it?

Communication allows us to share a belief system based on the evidence of truth. Make it count!

Know, Go, and Show

January 21, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Jesus often pointed out how the Pharisees and Sadducees could read the obvious signs in the weather, but were blind to the signs from heaven?

Leadership needs to be about both. We need an eye for the obvious, tune in to the environment and present circumstances around us.

However, we also need a vision for the future. We need to see where we are going and what it will take to get there.

No creative and crafty approach will produce the kind of spiritual leaders God needs today. We need leaders who, as John Maxwell says, “Know the way, go the way, and show the way!”

Success or Failure?

January 20, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Although the origin is unknown, I’ve heard several versions of this thought, “I do not know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.”

Many do not lead because they are afraid to fail. If everyone had this attitude, where would we be spiritually? If no one had the courage to lead, what would happen to the church? We know it is impossible to please everyone.

Therefore…

Lead with the Bible as the basis for all decisions.
Make decisions with confidence.
Communicate decisions clearly.
Express why the decisions are made.
Understand not everyone will like or agree with all decisions.

A Complete Summary

January 17, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

“The conclusion, when all has been heard: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.”

This is true for any generation, culture, and country.

What is the conclusion of the matter when it comes to our leadership?

Can we summarize the our purpose as leaders in terms that apply to everyone?

Do we point people to the One with answers for life?

What answer will we give concerning our leadership when called into account?

When we stand before the throne of Christ, let us make sure the conclusion of the matter is clear regarding our leadership.

Time

January 16, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Keeping up with the movement of time gets more and more challenging.

The clock is ticking.

The bottom line is we all have the same amount time moving at the same speed. We were born into the realm of time and it just keeps ticking.

Spiritual leadership, however, should focus attention on the realm with no time, where the clock never ticks.

We cannot comprehend with our finite minds the eternal realm. It is impossible! By faith we know it exists and at some point the realm of time will end.

We must be ready and we need to influence others to be ready also.

Seat Belt Leadership

January 15, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Seat belts are designed to protect drivers and passengers in the event of accidents. The purpose of a seat belt raises an important thought for leaders.

Spiritual leaders are to provide protection in the event of temptation, trial, struggle, and weakness. Our influence should create confidence in our ability to provide safety. What does this mean? Think about the similarities:

1) We must be there when the need exists.
2) We must connect with people to be useful.
3) We must protect without being uncomfortable.
4) We must signal when someone is unprotected.

Style or Principle?

January 14, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Thomas Jefferson once said, “In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock.”

Spiritual leaders face challenges every day. There are personality conflicts, trivial matters, life changing decisions, and numerous other areas that weigh heavy on the hearts of those who lead.

There are times when leaders must be flexible. However, other times require a determined stance for what is right.

Jefferson provided a good “rule-of-thumb”. In spiritual language perhaps we could say it this way, “In matters of opinion, go along and get along. In matters of truth, stand strong.”

The Missing Link

January 13, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What do organizations need to receive champion status?

They must be a team. People must work together for a common purpose to win.

They must be dedicated. When the goal is clear, people are committed, and plans are executed properly, victory awaits.

There must be ability. Combining one’s role with their ability encourages everyone involved.

There must be leadership. Teamwork, dedication, and ability are not enough. People need leadership.

Spiritually, we are a team that is dedicated and abounding in ability. We need spiritual leaders to step up and provide the missing link.

Crisis

January 10, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leaders are in high demand, from political to spiritual arenas. In time of crisis what should we do? We could…

1) Do nothing.
2) Deny there is a crisis and continue the same course.
3) Ignore the crisis hoping it will take care of itself.
4) Procrastinate and allow the wrong leadership to take control.
5) Address the crisis with a plan of action to change the direction.

Developing a plan of action requires us to account for the following.

1) Acknowledge the problem(s).
2) Examine the severity.
3) Remove the element(s) poisoning it.
4) Develop a support system.
5) Begin a plan to prepare future leaders.

We can change the future, but we must act now!

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