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YOUR DESTINY…….it’s in your hands

Rod Denton in Discipleship, Leadership, Mentoring

God had called and I shared this word with Sue who confirmed that this was of God. And so I called the pastor and shared with him the deep conviction that stirred within me that morning. God’s calling has been a strong anchor for us as we have endured the highs and lows of ministry for 40 years. I am a strong believer that our destiny is strengthened by the calling of God that usually comes through meditating on His word. As your calling emerges, it might be useful to complete a personal vision worksheet that I have used. http://roddentoneng.com.au/personal-vision-worksheet/

4. UNDERSTAND YOUR SHAPE

God has shaped each of us …

A LEADERSHIP REVIEW…….WITH JESUS

Rod Denton in Leadership

You are probably familiar with a leadership review. But there was one that caught my attention recently as I was reading of the life of Jesus in Matthew 23. Interestingly, Jesus had been reviewing the religious leaders of His day, unbeknown to them. And it seems that they failed the review badly. I must admit that I had an uncomfortable moment as I reviewed my life in light of comments Jesus made about these leaders.

Before you become too critical of them, reflect on these five questions and give yourself a mark out of ten for each one.

Do you practice what you preach?
Do you do things to

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DON’T MISS GOD’S PRESENCE……..in times of crisis

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Discipleship

My favourite place in my house is in our lounge room looking out of a bay window into our garden. One day, I felt a strange prompt; this garden needs a bird bath. So I purchased a bird bath and placed it in the garden.

To my surprise, it wasn’t long before the local birds discovered this newly installed bird bath. News travelled fast. Around dawn and at dusk, a number of birds would appear at our bird bath to splash and enjoy a cool drink.
One day as I was watching this ritual take place, God broke in and spoke. It was a timely Corona Virus moment, a timely …

30 OBSERVATIONS OF LEADERS IN TIMES OF CRISIS

Rod Denton in Discipleship, Leadership, Mentoring

IN TIMES OF CRISIS, LEADERS:

Stand up and take charge (They accept responsibility and have a war-time perspective)
Are not necessarily those in leadership positions with leadership titles
Define reality
Are humble and care for people
Are prepared to make sacrifices and pay a price
Walk by faith and not by sight
Lead by their convictions and not by their feelings
Know that God is sovereign and that the crisis has not taken Him by surprise
Have perspective and see the big picture
Know that God will bring good out of bad
Show moral courage in the face of fear
Are dealers in hope
Take necessary risks and

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