As leaders we need to develop a level of comfort with the idea that we could be in the minority with our views and opinions. This doesn’t make us wrong. Michael Rowell

The sermon for December 15th 2024 is now available on the New Life web site.

In this sermon, which is based on Luke 3:1-18, I talk about Jesus Baptises in Holy Spirit and in Fire

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Failure will always occur, but failure isn’t final. Mistakes and defeat are part of our leadership journey. It’s not a sign that we should quit. Michael Rowell

Success and breakthrough often follow when we are simply more diligent, not more talented, than the next person. Our persistence can create a path when there is no way forward and push open doors that remain closed if we only give a half-hearted effort. Michael Rowell

Leadership is about consistently showing up to take our place, even when things haven’t gone to plan or we’re experiencing pain. Michael Rowell

Being persistent does not mean we can never change our approach, never offer an apology, never seek feedback or be open to correction. While we can stand firm against opposing messages and circumstances that test us, we should always maintain a soft heart towards people. We can be simultaneously steadfast in our nonnegotiable stance on our beliefs and our determination to reach our goals, while still open to relationship and interactions. Michael Rowell

That powerful force called persistence enables us to overcome and triumph, to push through and reach our destination, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Michael Rowell

We choose to take offence. No one can just give it to us. The responsibility for taking offence is with us, the receiver, not the giver. Michael Rowell

Truth is not to be used as an attack weapon, nor is it to be hidden in fear of a reaction. Somewhere in that spectrum is a balance, dependent on the context. Michael Rowell