In leadership we are seeking to help the people we are leading discover their purpose and potential. Each leader also may have certain goals, objectives and processes that they are supposed to meet and follow-through on, however the ultimate objective of leadership is the development of our followers. As leaders we need to engage, equipContinue reading “Developing Followers”
Author Archives: Michael D Johnson
Leading “as one with authority”
“As one with authority” “They were amazed at his teaching.” “He taught as one with authority and not as their teachers.” These words were spoken about Jesus. Some of His first words to certain people were: “Follow Me”. Jesus came as a leader. He led people in a different way than the scribes of theContinue reading “Leading “as one with authority””
I don’t know how to lead
In my various roles as husband, father, pastor, prayer-evangelist, chaplain and writer I have one driving desire: I want the people that I live with and interact with to discover their purpose and potential and live in perfect peace and overcoming victory. My desire is that everyone I know comes to a knowledge of allContinue reading “I don’t know how to lead”
What is it like to be a pastor?
I want to share with you a little about what I feel, hear, see and think as a pastor. Indeed pastoring is the hardest and the most draining and one of the most fulfilling things that I do in life. The reason that I don’t say the most fulfilling is because I believe that theContinue reading “What is it like to be a pastor?”
Leadership Language – New Words for New Situations
What makes our words powerful and effective? What we say, combined with how we live can together offer a synergistic force that can literally change the world (or at least the world around us). So if we are trying to help people become all that they can be, what words should we use and howContinue reading “Leadership Language – New Words for New Situations”
Trusting God
Trusting God no matter what. Even when things seem to be going in the wrong direction. Even when people and circumstances seem to be against you. Even when you are at the end of your ability to cope, understand, overcome etc. We trust God not because of our feelings, perceptions or abilities. We trustContinue reading “Trusting God”
Leadership Language – Old and New
We can attract people with our language and we can turn them off just as quickly with the words we use. Which ones are the right ones? Which ones will not only connect but communicate what we are intending? Furthermore what “baggage” do the words we use carry with them? I want to take aContinue reading “Leadership Language – Old and New”
Treasure their hearts
The Lord has been speaking to me about discipleship in the home. Our first responsibility as people of God is nurturing, valuing, treasuring, affirming, building-up and even cherishing the hearts of those God has given us as spouses, children and family. How often our words, attitudes, looks, posture and non-verbal cues speak loudly to ourContinue reading “Treasure their hearts”
God’s moving
We often say “God is moving”. What do we mean by this? What are we inferring or referring to? Often we mean that there are good circumstantial things coming to pass. The offering was good, the service was full of passion or there were new visitors. However we are discounting both the depth and breadthContinue reading “God’s moving”
What God is doing in the hearts of believers
God paid the price for His children to receive everything they need for life and godliness. Everything. And yet we moan and complain, fear and worry, and find ourselves constantly hurried, stressed and full of anxiety. The reason we fall short is because fail to pay careful attention to what He has said and toContinue reading “What God is doing in the hearts of believers”
Pastor Michael Johnson 