10 THINGS I'VE LEARNED IN LEADERSHIP

1. LEAD WITH INTEGRITY
2. OPERATE WITHIN YOUR OWN UNIQUENESS AND CREATIVITY (No copycat Ministry)
3. YOUR CONTEXT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR EVERYTHING (Just because I see someone else doing it doesn't mean I'm supposed to be doing it)
4. BUSYNESS DOESN'T NECESSARILY MEAN EFFECTIVE/PRODUCTIVE
5. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH LIKE-MINDED PERSONS
6. INVEST IN TRAINING THOSE YOU LEAD
7. DON'T TRY TO DO EVERYTHING (learn to say No to some things)
8. JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT PRESENT DOESN'T MEAN THE SHOW CAN'T GO ON.
9. BE REAL AND AUTHENTIC
10. GET REST


Until next time,

PV

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FATIGUE AND LAZINESS

Some have mistakenly concluded that
Fatigue and Laziness are the same thing.
There is a clear distinction between the two.
One is Intentional and excuse-driven while the other is unplanned and unintentional.
Here they are by definition:

1) LAZINESS: the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy

2) FATIGUE: extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

So here it is, we can’t necessarily help but become Fatigued at times,
but Laziness should be both avoided, because truthfully it can very Costly
and disastrous in the end. However it’s something that we can conquer and overcome.

- PV

A PASSAGE FOR EVERY PASTOR

1 Peter 5:1-4 (NLT) "And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. As a fellow elder, I appeal to you: 2 Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. 3 Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. 4 And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor".

ACCOUNTABILITY

What's up everybody! It's been a minute since I've Blogged! I wanted to come on and share something from one of our ManUp Men's Prayer call. This morning we talked about "Accountability" and the benefits and blessing of having an Accountability partner. As Men, or just a person for that matter, many of us have to constantly deal with our flaws, faults and failures. One of the most powerful things we can do is become accountable for those flaws, faults and failures. This would call for us to get an accountability partner, someone we can share those flaws, faults and failures with and someone that will challenge us to do a self-evaluation and assessment in becoming an improved version of ourselves despite those flawed areas of our lives. 


Here's the challenge, becoming accountable to someone take us being Honest and Vulnerable. It's challenging because many of us have Trust issues and this is usually a hindrance to Accountability. That's why it's important to connect to a trustworthy individual that has already proven themselves trustworthy, someone you can share your flaws, faults, habits and addictions with in confidence and not feel judged or condemned for doing so. Maybe this accountability partner is your Pastor, a family member, a church member, a ministry partner/team member, a coach, a mentor, a counselor or clinical Professional.


It's all about "taking ownership" and connecting to someone that will challenge you do better and allow room for growth in the areas where there is deep struggle. The best part of you and I has yet to be revealed, as there is untapped potential and promise that has yet to be released and a great place to start moving toward that untapped potential and promise is by way of Accountability. 


Be blessed,
-PV