At Luminex, we believe strongly in the value of experienced, strategic transition ministry. That’s why we’ve worked hard to create a Transition Ministry Services team that is trained, equipped, and ready to help churches that are in transition. Here are seven important elements that we provide: Objectivity: Fresh eyes see both overlooked issues and new opportunities. An experienced, well trained …
Five Surprising Keys to Leading with Courage
Take Prayerful Risks: The courageous leader is not afraid to try something that requires a miracle! From Moses to Joshua, from David to Nehemiah, from Peter to Paul. God uses people who realize that without him their plans and leadership will ultimately fail. Have Fierce Conversations: The courageous leader is not afraid to have difficult and sometimes painful conversations. Paul’s …
Gospel and Culture
As pastors and leaders in Christ’s church, the Gospel must always be at the very center of all that we do, say, and think. We know this to be true, yet we also know that what we do with the Gospel – how we bring the Gospel to people – can be, at times, confounding. Because while the Gospel is …
Trust is the Coin of the Realm
Over the years, I have learned that TRUST enhances leadership effectiveness, as much as any other single factor. I believe a leader needs to demonstrate vulnerability to those she leads and serves, which may be counter intuitive to some. Maintaining one’s integrity and closing integrity gaps, large and small, are keys to developing the TRUST factor! Some years ago, as …