Influencing People Positively
If a leader is manipulating for his own good, or pressuring people to do things they don't want to do, that leader is failing his position. John C. Maxwell says, "The true measure of leadership is influence. Nothing more and nothing less." If we are leaders, we are...
To Serve or Be Served?
Leadership must be able to convince people to follow them. In the Body of Christ this can't be accomplished with threats, manipulation or fear. Who wants to follow someone whose down on his knees washing someone's feet? It's a different way of thinking. Leadership...
Ministering to the Lord
In the Old Testament, the musicians spent all day worshiping God—it was their job, and they received a share of the offerings given. Today there should be a real effort by the church to encourage musicians by giving not only honor but also support to those chosen...
Called to Serve With Music
God places different calls on different men and women's lives to serve Him in the kingdom of God. Some people are called into the area of ministering through music. Those whom He calls into this ministry should be well-trained with their tools and gifts. Their...
Purity of Motives
One of the key things that will determine whether you succeed or fail with God is the purity of your motives. I remember the time we had eight people on our staff. They all loved God. You know how it is. Every one of them loved God and wanted to serve Him. But one...
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