Category: leadership
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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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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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A Prayer for Confidence through Trials
Dynamic Leadership Series Part 3 In this series we have been examining the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Through years of abuse, mistreatment, and loneliness he held firm to his beliefs and displayed a radical sense of optimism. How? Joseph’s faith was in the power of God. All leaders go through trials.…
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Why I’m Teaching A Politics Class at Church
Politics and church don’t always mix well—or at least that’s what we’re often told. But at our intentionally multiethnic church, we believe engaging political issues can actually strengthen our unity rather than threaten it. That’s why I’m leading a class on politics, not to divide, but to bring us together. When another pastor asked me…
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Embracing Our Differences (Podcast)
In a world that often divides along lines of race, culture, and background, the gospel calls us to something radically different—unity through Christ. Recently, I had the privilege of discussing this on the Unity in Christ podcast. Our conversation centered on the idea that true Christian harmony isn’t about erasing differences but embracing them as…
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Resilient Joy: Leading Like Joseph
Dynamic Leadership Series Part 2 Resilience is the mark of great leaders. Joseph, the biblical figure who journeyed from favored son to forgotten prisoner and, ultimately, to Pharaoh’s right hand, embodies this trait. But what made Joseph’s resilience extraordinary was his unshakable joy—a deep-seated confidence in God’s purpose despite betrayal, hardship, and waiting. Leaders today…
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Reflections of a “Diversity Hire” Part 1
When I landed my first job out of college, I was ecstatic. It was a great opportunity in the Chemistry field, one I had worked hard to secure. Yet, as I settled into the role, I couldn’t ignore the whispers, the lingering glances, and the unspoken yet palpable assumption that I was only there because…
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Book Rec: Black Fatigue
In Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit, Mary-Frances Winters presents a powerful and deeply insightful exploration of the lasting effects of systemic racism. With clarity and compassion, she unpacks how generational racial trauma impacts Black individuals—not just socially and economically, but physically and spiritually. For Christian leaders committed to justice, unity,…
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What Would Dr. King Say Today?
If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today, what would he say about the state of our world? Would he see progress, or would he mourn the persistence of injustice? While we cannot know his exact words, his teachings give us a clear sense of the message he would deliver—a call to justice, unity,…
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