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Tag Archives: Leadership
The Paralysis of Fear
(Names have been changed to protect privacy.) (c) 1999 Dr. Matthew Lee Smith Every eagle leader knows the fear that comes when someone says, “I need to speak with you,” in that certain tone of voice. “What did I do … Continue reading
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Tagged bullies, church growth, fear, Joshua, Leadership, ministry, pastor, pastoral ministry
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Mutual Accountability
by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith PhD One of the key secrets to great growth – individually and corporately – is the issue of accountability and the change that comes from it. In fact, when we evaluate based on the core … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, core values, discipleship, evaluation, evaluations, Leadership, mission, search committee, transparency, Vision
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Crock Pot vs. Microwave Leaders
By Dr. Matthew Lee Smith As I walk down the aisle at the grocery store each month I become more and more amazed at the way the ‘heat and serve’ section grows. Just a few moments in the microwave and … Continue reading
Philosophy of Ministry Directions (Part 1)
Knowing where you’re going is more important than going. If there is no specific goal or place where one is headed, it really doesn’t matter if you are going anywhere or doing anything. Motion without direction is delusion. As we … Continue reading
Questions the New Year Brings
by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith As the new calendars go up, we all feel something refreshing about ‘being done with’ the last year. Whether it was a year of incredible accomplishment or terrible hardships, a fresh calendar can breath new … Continue reading
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Tagged Leadership, life, meaning in life, New Year, purpose in life, seek Christ, social media
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Do Not Fear!
Feel free to forward this to a friend! After four members of my family turned 40, we found out how much the kids had picked up on their trepidation. The day before my niece’s ninth birthday, she observed, “Tomorrow I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming Like Jesus, Eagles E-Letter
Tagged Aging, cancer, Christ-life, crucified, eagle leader, fear, God, hell, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Leadership, love, mission, peace, valued, Zig Ziglar
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Don’t Stay Where You Aren’t Wanted!
Feel free to forward this to a friend! Parking spaces near our seaside cottage are at a premium, and the street is often crowded with cars. One day our neighbor put up a sign: “No Parking Here.” Later he added … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, eagle leadership, effective, effectiveness, evaluation, Gospel, honor, Jesus, leader, Leadership, lifestyle, ministry, receptive, rejection, rejector, unreceptive
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Fear or Faith?
Feel free to forward this to a friend! “We can either be driven by fears or governed by fear. Fear-driven lives are out of control. Fear-governed lives are surrendered to the everpresent supervision and companionship of the Lord of all.” … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, diety of Jesus, faith, fear, Godhead, imminent death, Jesus, Leadership, Sea of Galilee, storms of life
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Teaching Those Who Are Listening – Part 4!
Feel free to forward this to a friend! “Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.” ~ Karen Clark When you and I desire to develop Eagle Leaders, we discover that we must separate the sincere from the insincere. That … Continue reading
