Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast

"Remove the plank from your own eye before trying to remove the speck of sawdust from mine!!!"  You can't properly measure what you don't correctly and honestly assess!  In this episode, we discuss the importance of assessment as a key to improve as a leader.  We'll talk about the hidden challenges of assessment, as well as when and how it should be used.

Are you just "taking" from your followers, or are you "adding" to them?  True leadership is reflected by discipleship.  Growth and advancement occurs when you deposit more than you withdraw.  Don't "use" your followers!  In this episode, we discuss how "adding" to the lives of others empower them to make contributions that benefit you in the process.

"If you want affirmation as a leader, you must first provide affirmation to your followers."  Affirmation boosts morale and improves performance of both leader and follower.  Christian leaders must keep the language of affirmation at the forefront of their conversations.  In this episode we discuss the role and impact that affirmation plays in leadership improvement.

Shut up and let me talk!...I have something valuable to say also!  One of the biggest challenges as a leader is learning how to develop meaningful dialogue with others.  We often make the mistake of "talking At" people, instead of "talking with" them.  Your followers have something valuable to contribute, so let them speak! Meaningful dialogue will position you to find solutions to problems that you would not normally be able to solve on your own.  In this episode, we discuss how to engage, listen, and gather information from others in a way that benefits both parties.

If you're slated to be the successor, there are many things that you should consider before taking over an organization.  There are battles to be won and lost!  God may have chosen you, but the people may reject you!  How do you lead an organization through the "wilderness" as you strive to enter the promised land?  In this episode, we will give you insight on what to look for as a successor.

Succession sounds easy...until you have to do it!  There are so many things that can hinder a smooth succession transition.  In this episode, we discuss the hidden obstacles and challenges that threaten to destroy your organization during, or after, your transition.

It's time to start thinking about what will happen to your ministry after you're gone.  It's equally important to position yourself to transition out of your current position.  Without a clear plan for succession, you run the risk of becoming a prisoner within your own organization.  In this episode, Dr. Davis explains why it is important to develop a system of succession instead of just choosing a successor.

If you are not getting the results that you desire in your ministry, your church's culture may be the culprit!  Your church's culture impacts how your members view, feel about, and describe your ministry.  A corrupt, limited, or toxic culture can not only stagnate your ministry from the inside, but also repel new visitors.  In this episode, Dr. Davis discusses the very difficult topic of leading the charge in changing the culture of your church.

What are your priorities in ministry?  Are you neglecting your family while doing ministry?  Is your ministry suffering in your attempt to please your family?  Are you having difficulty balancing the demands of your day-job while pastoring your congregation?  These are all valid questions that must be asked and answered if you desire to be effective as a Christian Leader!  This episode will provide practical answers to help you balance ministry and life!

The evil and persecution that Christians face today is a very real threat.  The church can no longer focus on the programs and functions that occur within the four walls of the church each week.  We must increase our involvement in the fight for the safety, protection, equality, and justice for all people!