Category: culture
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Running Without Fear: Longing for a World Made New
Recently, my family enjoyed a vacation in Navarre, Florida. One morning, as I jogged taking in the beautiful homes, swaying palm trees, warm sun, and gentle breeze, a sudden thought struck me: Will I be the next hashtag? I had just passed a newly constructed home, and my mind went to names and stories we’ve…
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The Journey of Inner Exploration
Dynamic Leadership Series Part 6 In Leadership is Exploration, we explored leadership as a courageous act of stepping into the unknown; an act of crossing boundaries, asking questions, and building bridges. But there’s another frontier just as vital and often more daunting: the terrain within. Before we can lead others well, we must let God…
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Leadership is Exploration
At my core, I am an explorer. I deeply enjoy trying new things, meeting new people, and exploring new places. It’s how God made me. Recently I was blessed to take a vacation to Colorado Springs to relax and enjoy some hiking in the mountains. I visited a very popular area called the Garden of…
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Culture Flows from the Top
Many ministries and nonprofits recognize the need for greater ethnic diversity and attempt to address it by hiring more diverse staff. While well-intentioned, this approach often falls short because it skips a critical step: addressing culture at the leadership level. I once consulted for an organization that expressed a strong desire to become more ethnically…
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Cultivating Connection: Three Keys to Effective Leadership
Dynamic Leadership Series Pt. 5 A Reflection on John 15 and the Inner Life of a Leader In John 15, Jesus invites His followers into something far deeper than religious activity or leadership performance. “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither…
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From Darkness to Light
Why Discussing Hard History Matters Recently, I had the opportunity to speak about the story of Pruitt-Igoe in St. Louis; a housing project once seen as a symbol of hope, but ultimately a tragic example of racial discrimination, economic neglect, and broken promises. The story of Pruitt-Igoe isn’t just local history; it reflects a much…
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I am Not the “Black Friend”
It’s a complicated thing to help friends work through and discuss issues of race. This can be especially true for Black people. Some days, it feels like a sacred calling. I know from experience the feeling of being in a board room or planning meeting and someone turns to me saying, “well Herman, you’re Black.…
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Selfless and Steadfast: Transformative Leadership
Dynamic Leadership Series Pt. 4 “ Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. ” (John 15:13). In this verse, Jesus defines the highest form of leadership: sacrificial, selfless, and steadfast. As organizational leaders, embracing humility and extending grace can transform our teams and cultures—just as Christ’s ultimate sacrifice reshaped humanity.…
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Freedom to Forgive: Corrie Ten Boom
Dynamic Leadership Series Part 3 When have you needed to extend or receive forgiveness through a cross-cultural offense—and what did it teach you? Real leaders know the importance of maintaining healthy relationships. And all relationships require continual forgiveness. Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch Christian who helped Jews escape the Nazis during World War II, is…
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Don’t Let Go: Attitudes for Reconciliation
In today’s world, the need for racial reconciliation is as urgent as ever. Yet, there are still many who fail to see the importance of it or actively resist the effort. As individuals committed to making a difference, we have a responsibility to not only advocate for change but also help carry others toward understanding…
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