Tom's Thoughts

April 15, 2020 The definition of leadership “a process of influence.   Anytime you seek to influence the thinking, behavior, or development of people toward accomplishing a goal in their personal or professional lives, you are taking the role of a leader. – Ken Blanchard pg.5 Matthew 4:19-   “Follow me,”  he told them,  “and I will make you fish for   people “If there is not clear communication of what a good job will look like when it is accomplished, somebody will end up frustrated-either the leader or the follower or both.” Blanchard 123 I wish I could lead like Jesus.   To know the beginning from the end.   To never make mistakes, to never have a second guess about the direction.   To always be able to lead with confidence and not have questions myself.   I wish I could teach like Jesus and be able to truly minister to others like Jesus did.   I cannot but I c...

April 1, 2020 The definition of leadership “a process of influence.   Anytime you seek to influence the thinking, behavior, or development of people toward accomplishing a goal in their personal or professional lives, you are taking the role of a leader. – Ken Blanchard pg.5 John 15:13- 13  No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life   for his friends.   “If the leaders live their values, then others are ready to follow suit.” Blanchard 93 The sheep follow the shepherd.   The soldiers follow the general.   The people follow the leader.   When we look at the people of our church.   Are we excited at what we see them doing?   Are we encouraged by how they interact?   Are we happy with their growth towards Christ?   These are great questions that I ask myself.   The humbling question to ask is to ask the questions of myself.   So many times ...