Leading and Learning with David Spell

Does your organization have a process for developing new leaders? The reality is that our church or business will only rise to the level of the leaders that are in key positions. Too often, we tell the new leader to "just pick it up as you go." David provides some great insight on the need to create a pathway to create new leaders.

Most of us have worked for both good and bad bosses during our professional career. I've learned so many great things from the good leaders I have been privileged to serve under. I've also learned some great lessons working for the not so great bosses. In this episode, I detail seven lessons I learned from the bad leaders.

Have you ever considered writing a book about your business, your hobby, or your passion? People are willing to pay to learn what you know. Creating a non-fiction book to pass your expertise along is a great way to establish yourself as an expert in your field and to build your business.

The most successful businesses and non-profits invest in their people through on-going training and development. Does your organization provide opportunities for in-service training, off-site seminars, or even tuition reimbursement? David outlines several reasons why companies need to constantly be focusing on developing their people.

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead has long been attacked as a myth, lie, hoax, etc. David discusses the four most popular arguments against the resurrection and provides excellent counter-arguments. Christianity is not based primarily on Jesus' teaching but on the fact that he rose from the dead. The episode gives the believer some excellent tools to use in dialoguing with a skeptic.

Most Christians have no trouble relating to the concept of God. We can see Jesus in the pages of the Gospels. When we talk about the person and work of Holy Spirit, however, things tend to become much more vague. In this episode, David discusses what Jesus taught his followers about the Holy Spirit just before he was arrested.

Whether your church calls them small groups, life groups, dinner parties, Sunday School classes, or connect group, the most successful churches understand the importance of these groups. We build community and relationships in the context of a connect group that we can't do on a Sunday morning. Dr. Dave gives several important tips for becoming an effective small group leader and for leading our groups effectively.

What does it mean to be an effective father? Our kids don't come with an instruction manual. Dr. Dave shares several important thoughts to help you become the father that God intended you to be!

David discusses the importance of strategic thinking. How much time do you set aside in your day or week for intentional, focused thinking? David will give you four important reasons why you need to be focus on this important mental exercise.

Bible Scholar David Spell gives some excellent advice on getting the most out of our Bible study time. For too many people, the Bible is still a mysterious book. These three simple tips will help bring the Scriptures to life for you.

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