In 1979, Herb Brooks, the coach for the University of Minnesota hockey team, began assembling a list of 20 men who would represent the United States in the Winter Olympics. By the time he whittled down a number of amateurs from high schools and colleges across the country, he had assembled the youngest composition of […]
Student Leadership Team at ILC Memphis
I have had the privilege to work with four students in Immanuel’s High School Youth Group in a Leadership Team to lead and execute various youth activities. The students that were on Immanuel’s first-ever Student Leadership Team were Ali Bartlett (Freshman), Claire McElwain (Sophomore), Taylor Peterman (Senior), and Patrick McElwain (Senior). This group of students […]
“Second-line” Leaders
The leadership team of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis — the pastors, the youth minister, the principal, preschool director, president of the congregation, the church council and board chairs — constitute the “first line” of leadership, setting the course for the congregation, making recommendations, providing direction and counsel, and generally seeing to it that […]
Leadership Insights for All: LCEF’s “Leader to Leader” Blog
Did you know that Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) publishes a leadership blog written by Lutheran leaders from across the country? It’s called the “Leader to Leader” blog and it’s a great source for insight on a variety of leadership topics, like how to be a leader who listens or simple advice on inviting someone […]
A Servant Heart
A good leader is someone who sees a need and regardless of self-interest makes a positive difference for others. This describes the founder of Trinity/HOPE. With God as his spiritual head, John Hall followed the Holy Spirit’s lead to move others to work together feeding thousands of hungry children in Haiti so they could grow […]
