DG Shipton

Category: Leadership

  • Code Word: Ministry or Service

    Code Word: Ministry or Service

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    There is a place for servanthood in the Christian life. We are all asked to sacrifice by Jesus for the Kingdom of God. However, when we spiritualize terms like “ministry” and “servanthood” to cover for lower pay, disrespect of position, or simply to miss expected reward we are manipulating the terminology.

  • Serving is the Job

    Serving is the Job

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    Leading The Flock When it comes to leading the flock people can choose to take on leadership positions for a variety of reasons. Some people get in to a leadership position out of selfish drives or at least focused more on ones self and not other we are leading. Others may take on leadership roles…

  • Avoid the Avoidance Trap

    Avoid the Avoidance Trap

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    I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety of people in a variety of leadership and management setting over the years. One of the things that most have in common is avoidance at times. There are a variety of reasons and settings that people will use avoidance. I’ve seen outright avoidance of restaurant managers…