leadership
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The Kind of Leader God Chooses
Over the past few days, a persistent theme has been seen in my daily time in Scripture: God gives grace to the humble. It is comforting because it invites us into rest, and confronting because it asks us to release our grip on self-reliance. James writes it plainly: “God opposes the proud but gives grace…
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Elfriede’s Story: From Mennonite Colony to Hearing Holy Spirit
What does it look like to walk from tradition into intimacy with God? In this heartwarming conversation, Elfriede shares her journey from growing up in a Mennonite colony in Paraguay to living in Canada and being introduced to a Holy Spirit-led life. You’ll be inspired by her testimony of learning to hear God’s voice personally,…
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Are You Equipped to Lead?
I’ve been pondering the following for self-reflection and as I coach others to be effective leaders: Top 12 Essentials for a Leader Called by God God’s way of leadership (very different than the world’s way) is rooted in servanthood, faithfulness, and dependence on God. Below are 12 key essentials for a leader called by God, along with Scripture…
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How to Pray for a Bully?
As many of you know, my heart is to always go higher when it comes to praying for difficult people and situations. Otherwise, we will be tempted to be in fear and offended. Hence, the hidden treasure inside the recent book. So, how do we pray for and influence someone who is bullying? I drew…
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Smart Leaders Start Inside
Exceptional Leadership: Where True Growth Begins Leadership (in your family, business or faith community) often starts with doing—managing tasks, guiding teams, and making decisions. But wise leaders know the secret: true leadership doesn’t begin with doing. It begins with becoming. Most leaders focus on working in their circle of influence. Smart leaders step back to…
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Edna, Tribute to a Warrior.
(Written to honour my 90 year old spiritual mentor, May 2022.) The first time I met Edna, she came to my office door when I was first hired on as a pastor. I don’t believe she even said, “Hi, my name is Edna.” She came to the door and took up 1/10 of the door…
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Kelly Shares What Happened…
It was a delight to interview Kelly Young from Teen Challenge on what happened for her recently in learning to encounter Jesus in a whole new way. We discussed compassion fatigue and church and pastoral ministry and what has shifted. May you be encouraged too… Learn more about the 5 week FOUNDATIONAL course here: https://www.merriellen.com/intro-course…
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Pastoring in a Pandemic
I shared this video back in April 2020 on how pastors are being forced to pivot and throw all their methods out the window. This video continues to be VERY relevant. If you are a pastor, here is the current shift happening I see as I coach pastors, missionaries, and congregants. Pastors, you can do…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 