Tag Archives: Leadership

Wise Openness: Sharing Honestly Without Oversharing

I’m a naturally open and direct person. I value honesty, clarity, and quickly getting to the heart of things. But I’ve learned that not everyone interacts that way—and that my directness can sometimes feel overwhelming or abrupt to people who are wired differently. God has been teaching me to slow down, listen first, and adjustContinue reading “Wise Openness: Sharing Honestly Without Oversharing”

Devoted to the Word: Building a Healthy Rhythm of Studying Scripture in Community

The early church had a simple rhythm that shaped everything they did. They were devoted — not casual, not occasional, but steadfastly committed — to learning the Word of God together. Their devotion to “the apostles’ teaching” was not just an intellectual exercise but a relational and transformational practice that built a gospel-shaped community. InContinue reading “Devoted to the Word: Building a Healthy Rhythm of Studying Scripture in Community”

Rhythms for Rest: 5 Ideas to Encourage Community Group Leaders Toward Health

This post discusses the challenges of leading a community group and offers practical advice for reducing stress and maintaining group health. Suggestions include enlisting co-leaders, using multiple meeting places, developing leadership apprentices, planning breaks, and practicing personal spiritual and home disciplines to alleviate pressure and foster growth.