We Have A Problem! – But There Is Hope

  Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Jane Overstreet, on behalf of the Lausanne Leadership Development Working Group, as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “How ToRead more…

Servanthood – Low Road to Your High Calling

Christian leaders must travel the low road in order to be an effective biblical leader. The linked study (with teaching outline) titled Servanthood – The Low Road to Your High Calling focuses on Jesus, our Savior, as the Supreme Servant.

Becoming A Christ-like Servant

Since Christian leaders are to be servants, why is that goal not realized? The linked study (only one page) echoes what the Bible says about the primary obstacle that hinders a leader from becoming a Christ-like servant.

Are we encouraging the New and Younger Leaders?

It has been good to feel a sense of urgency from around the world and from across cultures for the development of New or Younger Leaders. I have attended many conferences on this topic and on the one hand IRead more…

Nehemiah Wouldn’t Quit; Neither Should You

By the time we get to chapter 4 of his book, Nehemiah has quite a bit of momentum mustered. The wall is going up steadily and Nehemiah’s forces are attracting more than their share of jealous hearts. Some neighboring citiesRead more…

Different Paths of Innovation in Mission

You know how you hate to be told the ending of a movie? It really ruins the whole experience. We want to enjoy the whole experience and see where the plot takes us. But in life, we are not soRead more…

Missions as Pilgrimage

We go on mission trips to find ourselves — that truest part of “us” that we wouldn’t otherwise know or be able to tap into. We don’t go on mission trips to save people, to help the “less-fortunate,” or toRead more…