by David Fresch | Nov 29, 2021 | Faith & Heritage, Leadership
This article first appeared on the website of the International Baptist Convention on September 13, 2021. David Fresch is the executive director of the Missional International Church Network. Churches are desperate for good leadership and not just pastoral...
by Wade Berry | Nov 2, 2021 | Faith & Heritage, Leadership
“Can’t we all just get along?” Rodney King uttered these iconic words after the riots resulting from the acquittal of four Los Angeles police officers accused in his beating in 1991. These words were pilloried, as I recall, by a lot of conservative, talk radio types....
by Wade Berry | Aug 14, 2018 | Carroll Community
In Matthew 5:31-37, Jesus shares his thoughts on what, at first glance, seems to be two different issues—divorce and the taking of oaths. But as I reflect upon these seemingly discrete pieces of Jesus tradition, I come to recognize that, at their heart, they express...
by Gene Wilkes | Jul 5, 2018 | Carroll Community
The effectiveness of a leader arises out of what I call the “Leadership Matrix.” The quality and skills of a leader alone do not determine the effectiveness of a leader. The four elements identified in this matrix work together to produce the end result of leadership:...
by Walter Norvell | Nov 17, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry
I have noticed that while I know what matters, I can easily lose my focus on what matters with all the tasks that seem to need to be done at any given moment. Sometimes we must take steps to focus on the most important and let the lesser important things go. As a...
