What impact does time play on personal growth and leadership development. Chronos represents measurable, structured time, while kairos indicates fluid, opportunistic moments. The author reflects on their leadership journey, noting how significant growth often occurs during kairos moments, urging commitment to ongoing personal development.
The Art of the Long Game: Think in Weeks, Dream in Years
Youth ministry is a week to week endeavor. Sunday and Wednesday are always right around the corner. The next month needs to be advertised, the next quarter needs to be planned. It’s a never ending cycle. And that cycle can become a whirlpool if we’re not careful.
Is Boring Growth the Best Growth?
What I’m about to say may be one of the most off the wall things you hear someone say today. I think my favorite color is the color of wheat as it grows. Hear me out. When wheat is planted, the field is freshly tilled, and the brown of a …
3 Shifts to Make to Unlock Your Leadership Growth, Part 2
How have you grown in your leadership capacity over the past month? The past six months? The past year? Growth isn’t always immediately noticeable. But I really hope you can look back at the past twelve months and point out how you have grown. Maybe you added an arrow to …
Some Pain Is Growth
As we grow in our leadership, we are going to face situations that are annoying and painful. What’s the root of the pain? Good leadership is not void of pain. Good leadership understands the difference between beneficial (and necessary) pain and toxic pain.