by Jay Jones | | Leadership
Leadership That Knows When to Leave This morning I read the transcript of an interview with Javier Milei, the president of Argentina, and this part of it was fascinating to me regarding position, power, and influence… “Due to the rules by which I entered,...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership
On Raising Leaders and Building Teams I was listening to a conversation about Acts 16 (Timothy joining Paul and Silas), and it hit me again how “normal” leadership development is in the early church. Paul does not stumble into momentum by accident. He is building...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership
Fighting the Quiet Epidemic of Loneliness Among Ministers A Call Back to Connection, Courage, and Community We don’t like to talk about it, but it’s everywhere. You see it in the eyes of the pastor who hasn’t had a day off in weeks. You hear it in the forced laugh of...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership
To the Church Planter Who Wondered If It Was Worth It Dear church planter that had to close your church. While others were talking about it, you were doing it. At least you stepped out and tried. So, maybe God didn’t build a church. Maybe he built a man. Maybe he was...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership, Personal Development
Confidence Comes After the Action Let’s settle something upfront: Lack of confidence isn’t a character flaw. It’s just a symptom of inaction. And that’s a big deal for those of us in ministry. A lack of confidence keeps preachers second-guessing their calling, church...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership, Personal Development
The Wire Around Brooklyn: A Sabbath Warning to Ministers There’s a wire around Brooklyn. You wouldn’t notice it unless you were looking for it. Most people, even many of its residents, have no idea of its presence in their city. But the wire is there. It’s...