Courageous Leadership

(if it's right do it... stop worrying, start believing!)

Courageous Leadership

There are seemingly more books on leadership than there are stars in the sky. Books by pastors, college professors, CEOs and others abound.  Occasionally there are some really new cutting edge ideas out there.  Other times the concepts are reworked and repacked with a new spin that allows a different group to access the information. Either way, the information is of limited value if you never apply it. All the head knowledge in the world won’t change a thing if you don’t have a heart of courage to put it into practice. This is especially true if you want to lead your organization based on Biblical principles.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Joshua conveyed these words from the Lord to the Israelites as they were ready to cross the Jordan into Canaan. Folks who had no use for the Israelites, no interest in their God and were all too happy to continue to worship their idols already occupied the Promised Land.  Perhaps that sounds a little like the culture of your organization as you prepare to jump into a new initiative that lines up with your own faith.  If you’re convinced it’s right then get to it.  Be strong and be courageous.

The Lord is with you.

Thanks for all you do.

Brian

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Volume 7, Number 38