In the wise words of John C. Maxwell, “He who thinketh he leadeth and hath no one following him is only taking a walk.” As always Maxwell is right on the money. And the first step to getting others to follow you is trust.

If you want to lead your team into uncharted territory they have to first trust that you’re not going to lead them off a cliff! In today’s episode Greg and I cover why trust is so vital and offer suggestions on how to build and maintain trust.

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The deadliest enemy is not “out there” but “in here.”

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Why do Christians minister? The “why” is vital for us to get right.

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Can we take just a couple of minutes to talk about fear on this episode of The Podcast? This isn’t on the list of anyone’s favorite topics, but it is something we all have to confront.

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I shared a whole series of messages called “Do Not Be Afraid” which you can check out here. Some other related posts are:

• Unlearning limiting fears
• Scarecrows in the melon patch
• Fear vs. hope

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On the Church Lobby podcast, Karl Vaters asked me for the best piece of advice I have received as a pastor. Here’s what a wise mentor told me that changed my leadership style.

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Leaders can individualize their care for those around them by slowing down. Here’s another conversation I had with Karl on this topic.

You may also be interested in my full interview on The Church Lobby podcast.

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The apostle Paul makes it so clear that the Holy Spirit is a Person with Whom I should be in regular and intimate conversation by using five different word pictures for the Spirit-led life.

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The pain you are experiencing from those who attacked you will negatively impact those around you unless you take time to recover.

You can check out the article I wrote for Influence magazine here, and then pick up a copy of When Sheep Bite to help your recovery time. Check out what the public ministry of Jesus teaches us about the healthy practice of sabbathing.

I also recommend these related posts and videos about self-care:

• Playtime can be a leadership tool
• Leaders need to refresh
• The importance of margin

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What a testimony it is to a watching world when the saints in the church love and serve each other.

If you’ve missed the “B” or “A” in our series B.A.S.I.C. Christianity, you can check those out here.

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