July 2018

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Leading With Vision: Six Dynamics of Visionary Leadership

Mike Slaughter July 18, 2018

View from my cabin, one of my favorite places for visioning God’s preferred future picture

One of the pressing questions that I am asked as I meet with young church leaders is about the importance of having a clear vision for the churches they are leading. Vision is the most critical single dynamic in leading people to God’s preferred future. People commit to following compelling visions, not church programs. People want to give themselves to a great purpose that gives their lives significance. Vision comes from leaders, not committees. Here are six dynamics of visionary leadership that I have observed and experienced in my 46 years of ministry:

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Mike SlaughterLeading With Vision: Six Dynamics of Visionary Leadership
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Conversation with Rachel Held Evans on Doubting Faith – Encore

Mike Slaughter July 6, 2018

Carolyn and I recently left for a month-long summer retreat at our mountain cabin. As is my usual habit, I brought with me a stack of books to catch up on some reading. Right now I am reading Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by New York Times best-selling author and popular blogger Rachel Held Evans. I recently received a copy in the mail from Thomas Nelson, Rachel’s publisher.

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Mike SlaughterConversation with Rachel Held Evans on Doubting Faith – Encore