Developing a Discipleship Class Series: Introduction
Matthew 28.19-20 shows Jesus giving the disciples what has come to be known as the Great Commission. The essence of what he says is, “go and influence others into a…
We Need Better Leadership Over More Activism
Often times when I speak on leadership I receive this response, “I really enjoy hearing you speak on leadership, but I am just not a leader.” It is at this…
Tomatoes and Tears
It happened when I was in a dead spot in my occupational life. I was working as a cook in a restaurant that I enjoyed working in and had enjoyed…
Millennials Need More Input
Join the Modern Inklings Community here. I want to first thank so many of you who have taken part in my poll about your frustrations with Millennials. Your comments and input…
But I Want to be a Garbage Man
Everyone dreams about what they want to be when they grow up. At such an innocent stage of life, we imagine things we would love, things we would have fun…
But I Want to be a Garbage Man
Everyone dreams about what they want to be when they grow up. At such an innocent stage of life, we imagine things we would love, things we would have fun…
Risk Management and Anticipatory Management
Many organizations understand and utilize risk management. In an organizational environment, there is always a need to understand the level of risk the organization is facing at any given point…
Empowering Anticipatory Management
Anticipatory management is a skill necessary for all organizational leaders to consider developing for the continuous success of the organization they lead. Unfortunately, too often the personality traits that have…
Empowering Anticipatory Management
Anticipatory management is a skill necessary for all organizational leaders to consider developing for the continuous success of the organization they lead. Unfortunately, too often the personality traits that have…
How the Church Can Gain Influence
When churches do not engage in anticipatory planning, their ability to define an issue, set the agenda, and establish the boundaries of the issue are limited (Ashley & Morrison, 1995).…