Jun 13 2012
Leadership 9 Comments
We looked at the importance of time and the role that trials play in our formation, we concluded the last instalment with the idea that when everything goes pear-shaped we need to view the situation through 3 different lenses. […]
Jun 06 2012
Leadership No Comments
We have said it takes time for the formation of a leader, and alluded to the fact that times of difficulty are usually part of the formation process. In fact I would go as far as to say that […]
May 14 2012
Leadership 3 Comments
It has often been said that the formation of a leader’s character is more important than charisma. In other words it doesn’t matter how gifted someone is, if there are major character flaws, they will always come unstuck at […]
Apr 19 2012
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The old saying used to ‘Constant change is here to stay’, but we have to update that for our 21stC context. Leadership is grappling with a whole new paradigm when it comes to change management. In the 20thC change […]
Apr 10 2012
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…so said Dwight Smith, one of my past leadership mentors . And I believe it. Leadership is often much maligned and sometimes with good cause. The quality of leadership in the UK is not something to be proud of. […]
Mar 30 2012
Leadership 2 Comments
As I sat in the gloom of the fading light of our convent accommodation in the city of Butembo, Congo, waiting for the generator to kick in and 3 precious hours of electricity be provided, I contemplated the news […]
Feb 27 2012
Leadership No Comments
G12 is a type of cell church that originated in Bogota, Columbia. In it everyone is discipled in the context of a single sex cell by their cell leader. They are also trained and supported to open their own […]
Feb 17 2012
Leadership No Comments
G12 is a type of cell church that originated in Bogota Columbia. In it everyone is discipled in the context of a single sex cell by their cell leader. They are also trained and supported to open their own […]
Feb 10 2012
Leadership No Comments
In these days of GPS on mobile phones and Sat Nav in our cars there is rarely an excuse for getting lost. Jenny and I make regular trips to Jersey to work with the fabulous Freedom Church there. Whenever […]
Feb 03 2012
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Miles was another story altogether in my leadership of our prison ministry. After coming out of prison, he moved into a friend’s house down the road. If you met Miles you would know he had had a rough life. […]