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We are dealing with the temptations that face us as Christian leaders in relationship to money.  The third temptation is to yield to the power that is inherent in all dealings with money. The apostle Paul warned his young colleague Timothy, “the love of money is the root of all...

The second temptation, and one that is a natural product of the first is the seduction of tying our self-image and that of our organization to our financial status. This may seem less threatening than the first temptation, but beware. Consider the ways that organizations talk about themselves and measure...

Consider the following definition, “Money is any object that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a given country or socio-economic context. The main functions of money are distinguished as: a medium of exchange; a unit of account; a store of value; and,...

Any Christian who has served in a leadership capacity knows that the position is dominated by issues related to money. We assume positions of leadership because of our passion and calling to carry out a mission, achieve a vision and accomplish significant work. Whether leading a for-profit company or a...

When John the Baptist saw Jesus walking in his presence, he made the declaration, “He must increase, but I must decrease.”  Most Christian leaders would say that in their hearts they would wish that Jesus would increase and they would decrease.  But it is hard to decrease in a leadership...

Every once in awhile a short, pithy comment hits you right between the eyes.  You know what its like.  You stand there, mouth agape and head spinning trying to make sense of what you just read or saw or heard.  I have been reading and thinking through the concept of...

We are looking at five implications for leaders taken from Philippians 2:7, where Paul tells us that Jesus “made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant.”  Are we ready to lead in this selfless, sacrificial way?  If so, here is the fifth of five...

We are looking at five implications for leaders taken from Philippians 2:7, where Paul tells us that Jesus “made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant.”  Are we ready to lead in this selfless, sacrificial way?  If so, here is the third of five...