Why Are Christian Leaders Busier Than Ever Before During COVID-19?

I had a great question from a reader of this blog. The question was so good, I couldn’t not answer it in a blog article.

A reader asked: Why are Christian leaders busier than ever before during this crisis? It caught me by surprise… Then I realized he was right. Christian leaders are busier than ever before.

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Is there a reason for this? There is.

You may not like the answer. I know I don’t like parts of it. Still, if we want to become the leaders Christ has called us to, we must be willing to examine these difficult questions.

Why Are Christian Leaders Busier Than Ever Before During COVID-19?

There are a couple of reasons we’re busier than ever before. The first is:

We’re busier than ever because we hadn’t prepared for something like this. We didn’t see the value in learning to live-stream, create online content, etc.

How To Really Make Sure Your Studying Time Isn’t Going To Waste

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When it comes to learning new skills or trying to soak knowledge up like a sponge, it’s in our best interests to get as much done in as little time, right? Nobody wants to sit around and waste time. Going through a textbook can be a great way to spend your time – it can be very productive and help you to progress in so many aspects. But what if your time is spent looking at the words and images while nothing of substance actually stays in your brain? It happens from time to time. Whether we’re enthusiastic or not, sometimes information just goes in one ear and out of the other quickly. 

Life And Leadership Lessons From The Life Of Ravi Zacharias

To be honest, I wasn’t surprised to hear of the passing of Ravi Zacharias. Ravi had been diagnosed with cancer and his prognosis wasn’t good. Yesterday, May 15th, 2020, Ravi Zacharias passed away.

It’s a blow to those in the Christian faith. Ravi was an Indian-born, Canadian-American Christian apologist. He helped many Christians understand their faith better.

I had the opportunity to see him last year at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta. You can read my notes from Ravi Zacharias here.

Yet, his works will live on for generations. They will continue to touch Christians and non-Christians around the world.

Today, I wanted to reflect on the life of Ravi Zacharias and share some of his insights with you. They will help you become a better leader. More important, they will help you become a better person.

Seven Reasons Your Business Needs A Standby Generator

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In many areas of the country, businesses are vulnerable to storms and power fluctuations that can cause your business a lot of downtime, as well as a loss of production or revenue. Whatever size of business you have, a standby generator is a good idea to either know or be able to get quickly from a reputable company. Here are the top reasons why you should, in order to sustain your power and keep your business running smoothly. 

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  1. Maintain customer contact. In the event of a widespread power outage, other businesses in your area may be unable to open, you will be able to stay in contact with your customers during the problem if you have a generator from somewhere like Dale Power Solutions. Depending on the nature of your business, being able to stay in touch with your customers in the event of a power outage might be an invaluable service that serves your reputation well. 

Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Hancock

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Hancock is the 2008 broken superhero film starring Will Smith as John Hancock, Charlize Theron as Embrey, and Jason Bateman as Ray Embrey. It’s a fun film and you will take away leadership lessons from Hancock.

What’s Hancock about? Hancock is the story of an ill-behaved superpowered person. He saves people, yeah… however, his exploits leave destruction in his wake.

Will Smith in the 2008 superhero movie Hancock

His behavior makes Hancock the most hated man in Los Angeles, CA. I can’t blame the people. He was a train-wreck.

Until one man came into his life: Ray.

Ray changes Hancock for the better. Not only that, but he also helps us, the viewer, discover leadership lessons through this movie.

Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Hancock

1. Leaders need to be reminded why they’re here:

Hancock opens with a police chase and Hancock passed out on a concrete bench. The chase is terrorizing the city. All Hancock can do is sleep.