leadership
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Megachurch Pastor Chuck Swindoll Stepping Down
Accomplished Christian author and pastor Chuck Swindoll is closing a huge chapter in his life effective May 1. The elders at Stonebriar Community church in Frisco, Texas, put out a statement that Swindoll will be stepping down as the senior pastor of the church, and Dr. Jonathan Murphy, the chair and professor of Pastoral Ministries …
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Leadership Styles: Lateral or Vertical?
Through the years, I have observed various leadership styles and methods. Some are effective in certain contexts but significantly limit their reach because of their limited perspective. This article aims to explore the differences between what I call “lateral” and “vertical” leadership. By lateral leadership, I refer to a person who is horizontal in scope …
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Avoiding 12 Hazards of Executive Leadership
As somebody who has served in executive leadership and with senior-level leaders for many decades, I have observed the following 12 hazards of executive leadership: 1. Constant stress. Stress is unavoidable. Every time a person has a responsibility to fulfill, some stress comes with it. Not all stress is bad. However, there is often a …
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Why Every Christian Should Pray for Strong Discernment
The recent scandal involving Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer in Kansas City has triggered serious soul-searching—and the reaction is understandable. People feel angry, betrayed and bewildered. They trusted leaders who seemed incredibly spiritual, but those leaders violated that trust. I’ve watched this happen more times than I can count. When I was …
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God Uses Sinful People, but …
When we look back through history, secular and spiritual, ancient and contemporary, it is clear that God uses sinful people to accomplish His purposes—not just weak people, but sinful people. But this does not mean that God always approves of those He uses. And it does not mean that there are not consequences to our …
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Top 10 Traits of Narcissistic Leaders
By definition, a narcissist is a person who believes the world revolves around them to such an extent their desires blind them to relational reality, which makes them insensitive to the needs and perspectives of others. One of the sad realities in our consumer-driven, hedonistic culture is that we are producing millions of narcissistic people, …
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Top 3 Takeaways From the 2024 Leadership Roundtable
For 3 1/2 decades, leaders from around the nation have gathered for an annual leadership roundtable forum. As a participant for almost 30 years, I count it an honor to continue building strong friendships with fellow leaders whose passion is to “hear what the Spirit is saying to the church” and serve others as “sons …
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Moral Failure in Leadership: Don’t Throw the Baby Out With the Bathwater
I have been serving in ministry for over 40 years now, and during this time, I can’t count the number of ministry leaders who have fallen to sin’s temptation. Because of modern technology, many of these men and women have been well known, so their transgressions have been very public. The notoriety of these leaders …
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Morning Rundown: 6 Signs of Power Hungry Leaders
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: 6 Signs of Power Hungry Leaders God-ordained public service should never be about a person’s desire for power but should arise out of a servant’s heart to meet the needs of the people they represent. Jesus modeled this when He washed the feet of His …
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IHOPKC’s Fuller Dealing With New Developments
In recent days, General Kurt Fuller has found himself facing pressure from The Advocate Group for yet another independent investigation. The veteran military officer and newly appointed leader of IHOPKC is navigating turbulent waters as he addresses the demands for transparency and accountability. After finding credible evidence against IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle and his removal …
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Morning Rundown: IHOPKC Update: Ministry Vows to Make Changes Amid Scandal
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: IHOPKC Update: Ministry Vows to Make Changes Amid Scandal In an update to the International House of Prayer Kansas City community, the ministry’s new interim executive, General Kurt Fuller, says that a lack of leadership training has dominated the issues currently surrounding the prayer room, …
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Top of the Week: Dutch Sheets’ 2024 Prophetic Word: The Year of the Dragon, the Bear and the Lion
s of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. Dutch Sheets’ 2024 Prophetic Word: The Year of the Dragon, the Bear and the Lion n a brand-new video discussing what is in store for 2024, Dutch Sheets shared the …
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Top of the Week: Dutch Sheets’ 2024 Prophetic Word: The Year of the Dragon, the Bear and the Lion
Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. Dutch Sheets’ 2024 Prophetic Word: The Year of the Dragon, the Bear and the Lion n a brand-new video discussing what is in store for 2024, Dutch Sheets …
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Morning Rundown: IHOPKC Sees More Leadership Stepping Down
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: IHOPKC Sees More Leadership Stepping Down Posting a new update in the ongoing investigation of inappropriate behavior and abuse surrounding founder Mike Bickle, the International House of Prayer Kansas City has announced David Sliker, President of IHOPU, is stepping down from his position. Sliker is …
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