Effective Leaders Know When to Take Risks and When to Exercise Restraint – Lewis Center for Church Leadership

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 by mthompson

Larry Buxton says some leaders are naturally risk-inclined, others risk-adverse. In a recent book on the leadership of King David, he suggests that effective leaders have the courage to act either way depending on circumstances.

‘This is a season when we all need courage!’ Meet a teacher who wants to help us find it.

Posted on September 21, 2020January 21, 2021 by mthompson

IN A NEW SERIES OF FREE WEEKLY VIDEOS, veteran pastor, teacher, leadership coach, Bible scholar and author Larry Buxton will greet us with a few wise words—reminding us that the core values we need to heal our communities are already within our shared traditions.

What a compromised King David can teach us – Bill Tammeus

Posted on September 12, 2020January 21, 2021 by mthompson

Many characters found in Bible stories are, well, flawed people, starting with Adam and Eve. Moses murdered a guy and had to flee. Peter denied Jesus three times, and other disciples of Jesus sometimes come off as dumb as fence posts. Jonah ran away when God asked him to go to Ninevah and shape up the people there.

Our authors would like to meet you and your friends to help spark healthy discussion

Posted on September 4, 2020January 21, 2021 by mthompson

A month from now, thousands of congregations nationwide will be kicking off virtual fall seasons of programming, complete with small groups and classes. Half a year into the pandemic, congregations now are well-equipped to offer online-streaming groups, many of which enjoy talking about inspiring new books as they gather.