Leadership Blog

  • Playing the Long Game April 26, 2016

    Dr. Phil – In addition to my overseas travel schedule, I have been teaching a History of Missions course at a local bible school (in Canada). TheĀ  course focuses on the individuals and movements that have been faithful to the ...

  • What is Success? March 3, 2016

    Dr. Phil – When is a Network not just another organization? When it come to organizational development, and mission groups specifically, the term, network is not just a synonym for organization. It is actually a very specific type of organization ...

  • What are your Assumptions? February 3, 2016

    Dr. Phil – An effective Vision (personally or organizationally) is always based on congruent values (the important stuff we believe in). However, it is also important to realize that values are based on assumptions. Assumptions are those values that we ...

  • Off the Deep End November 18, 2015

    Dr. Phil – Typically, many people who take on responsibility in the church have it thrust upon them, rather than being prepared and released as part of an intentional process. Reflecting on your own path of Christian service, you may ...

  • Running the Race September 25, 2015

    Dr. Phil – Well this last page of the newsletter is usually reserved for my musings about life, ministry, or some behind the scenes info regarding some article in the Update. This month I would like to take a more ...