Are you ready to open the gates of God’s favor? By Doug Lehman Psalm 5:12 - For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield. Several years ago, while preparing to travel to south central Asia, I distinctly remember one of our prayer warriors [...]
Called by God but not sure what to do next? By Brian Sauder Bam! The book slams to the floor when I drop it. I pick it up and drop it again. Same result. Gravity. It is a system God put in place to help our world function in an orderly fashion. It works the [...]
By Larry Kreider One of the most important roles a spiritual leader has is to become a spiritual father or mother. Let me explain. My friend Don Finto, who served for many years as the senior pastor of Belmont Church in Nashville, Tennessee, has a life-long passion to father younger men in ministry. His relationship [...]
By Keith Yoder Here is a list of markers indicating when it is time for leaders to move on or transition from their current role. Not all indicators necessarily apply to each leader or transition. Continual sense of satisfaction, stimulating challenge or reward is diminishing or diminished. Sustaining physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy is [...]
By Keith Yoder Markers of readiness for succession in emerging leaders with desired indicators of actions, decisions and behavior include the following: Demonstrates consistent and constant strong character and integrity under pressure Articulates and honors enduring values of the organization and the movement Teachable, curious and devoted to quick and continual learning Identifies, assesses, understands, [...]
Principles gleaned from biblical instances of succession in leadership By Keith Yoder Moses to Joshua Preparation – Moses Learning to distribute leadership (Exodus 18:13-26) Recognition of limitations on his leadership (Numbers 27:12-14) Hearing the Lord’s message that his service as leader was concluding (Numbers 27:12-14) [Leader development, self-awareness, attentiveness to Lord’s voice] Preparation – Joshua [...]
by Larry Kreider Honor the LORD and His presence by continually looking to Christ in our midst for discernment and decision-making. Honor the God-given vision, biblical values, and the mission of the local church. Honor the leadership of our family of churches. Honor the present senior leader. Honor the new senior leader. Honor the elders [...]
Download the handbook here Introduction to the DOVE International Leadership Handbook After many years of serving the DOVE International family, a dedicated group began to record some important procedures that were found to be helpful to DOVE leaders throughout the world. These guidelines are the outgrowth of years of learning through mistakes and experience, even [...]
by Craig and Tracie Nanna The original Great Commission in Genesis 1:26-28 explains that man and woman were both created in God’s image, to rule and reign together. God blessed and commissioned them together! God made Eve because Adam needed a partner—“a helper comparable to him” (Genesis 2:18). The word “helper” is ezer, the same [...]
Our God is a God of grace and restoration. One of the most difficult things a spiritual leader may experience is when leading the process of godly discipline and restoration when someone within their realm of responsibility falls into sin. This article gives grace-filled guidance for ministering to someone in this type of situation. The [...]
