August 25, 2026
Lead Yourself First
Ministry leaders who last take responsibility for their own growth. Self-leadership, healthy rhythms, and intentional development strengthen both the leader and the people they serve.
Articles for tag: Stephen Covey
October 10, 2015
The Speed of Trust
By Jeff Faull Stephen M.R. Covey calls it “the one thing that changes everything.” When you have it, you can move forward quickly, confidently, and positively. When you don”t have it, your enterprise, organization, or endeavor is hindered and even paralyzed. According to Covey, trust is what changes everything. In fact his New York Times best seller on the subject is titled The Speed of Trust. Covey contends the commodity most overlooked and underrated in organizational health and efficiency is the trust factor. No, he isn”t longing for a return to the days of deals sealed with a simple handshake
September 30, 2015
Pebbles, Rocks, and Water
By Jim Tune Most readers will be familiar with Stephen Covey”s prioritizing system. He urges us to differentiate the truly important from the merely urgent; the essential thing from the merely marginal. Frequently referred to as the “big rocks” illustration, Covey produces a bucket (which symbolizes our life), a few big rocks (which symbolize our most essential priorities), and a bunch of small pebbles (which symbolize the tasks that seem urgent, but ultimately aren”t essential). Covey pours the pebbles into the bucket, and then invites a seminar participant to try to add all of the big rocks. This proves impossible,
March 7, 2011
Lesson for March 13, 2011: Leadership Qualities (1 Timothy 3)
Cheryl Frey reflects on 1 Timothy 3 and Paul’s instructions for elders, deacons, and faithful servants whose tested character helps lead Christ’s church with wisdom and humility.
December 6, 2010
Leading Beyond Your Ability
Rick Grover reflects on leading beyond personal ability through dependence on God, trust in others, outside help, and renewed humility in church leadership.
November 2, 2008
Keys to Teamwork (Part 3): Conflict Resolution
Stephen Bond explains why healthy ministry teams must embrace honest conflict, pursue compromise, practice forgiveness, and protect organizational health through open, humble conflict resolution.
