by Jeff Woods | Sep 27, 2002 | Opinion
What would happen in your congregation if you suddenly made an announcement that you would like for members of the congregation to be more welcoming of guests who come to your church? What if you announced that you would like for your leaders to rely more on the Holy...
by Jeff Woods | Aug 30, 2002 | Opinion
Last month, I described four leadership styles that emphasized control over empowerment. This month, I describe five more styles of leadership, all of which emphasize empowerment over control. In the pacesetting style of leadership, the leader displays excellence...
by Jeff Woods | Aug 5, 2002 | Opinion
What is your leadership style? Are you a forceful leader? Do you express yourself with flair? Do you lead from behind the scenes? There are several leadership styles, and each has benefits and limitations, as well as obstacles that often surface when practicing that...
by Jeff Woods | Jun 10, 2002 | Opinion
This column makes two primary assumptions: that fruits of the Spirit, as described in Galatians 5:22-23, form an excellent set of benchmarks for Christian maturity, and that a unique spiritual pathway for pursuing each benchmark exists. In the last column we explored...
by Jeff Woods | Jun 7, 2002 | Opinion
Congregational leaders have been in the news again, with “character” being the focus. One of the leadership responsibilities of a pastor is to lead by example. Pastors and priests are called to lead by displaying the characteristics of Christian maturity,...
