Tag: Jesus
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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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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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Politics, Religion, and…

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.“ Proverbs 15:1-2 ESV In a recent experience teaching on how to engage and discuss politics at my church, I’ve seen firsthand how difficult—and rewarding—these conversations can be. While the topics are complex, I’ve also discovered three essential qualities that make discussing them much easier:…
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Talking With Children About Racism

I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of middle schoolers about the history of race in America, its implications today, and the power of words. Grounding our discussion in Proverbs 18:21—”The tongue has the power of life and death”—we explored how language shapes our world and relationships. Conversations like these matter because…
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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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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,…