By now, you have discovered that criticism can be an almost daily issue for most leaders. You receive everything from side comments to direct confrontation, people who walk out the door and do not return, and unsigned notes sent to you by people with no courage.

In our last edition of Leadership Helps, we learned that for most pastors, ministry leaders, and business leaders, summer means having more flexible schedules. It is an excellent time to prepare for the upcoming fall ministry or business season when many churches and organizations experience a surge in attendance and...

For the rest of your life, you’ll try to determine the best timing for many decisions you must make in your life and ministry. You may be deciding on a ministry, career, or relationship change. The Bible tells us, “Because for every matter there is a time and judgment, though the...