Leadership

<p>Vision, integrity, articulation, courage, and a thick skin&mdash;all are the basic requirements for leadership. Other requirements could be added; for the follower of Christ, godliness is essential. Whether in government, business, education, ministry, or the home, these six traits form the foundation of successful Christian leadership. These qualities do not come through osmosis but through disciplined study and practice, often marked by failure. However, the greatest leaders are not deterred by hardship and failure. Theirs is a high calling with deep responsibility.</p><p>If you are in a position of leadership&mdash;and chances are good that you are&mdash;you may need to sharpen your vision for the future, strengthen your integrity, and find new sources of courage. Insight for Living, by introducing you to godly leaders of the past, is committed to encouraging you in this pursuit, as well as challenging you to grow in godliness.</p>

A Moment of Rage

God was ready to lead the Israelites into “a land flowing with milk and honey.” Yet, most of the Hebrew spies were intimidated—and soon, most all of the people felt the same. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he traces the roots and the effects of anger that lead to disobedience in our lives.

Why Leaders Crack Up

Pastor Chuck Swindoll applies practical lessons from Exodus 18 for anyone in a leadership capacity. With biblical wisdom, take stock of the essentials God has called you to and determine to delegate the rest!

Plagues That Preach

Pharaoh’s heart was so hard, not even the destruction of the Egyptian landscape shook his evil resolve. Plague after plague descended upon the land in Exodus 7–10. Pastor Chuck Swindoll studies the relevance of each plague and vividly portrays what it was like to live through the disasters.

Going from Bad to Worse

Reviewing Exodus 5 and 6, Pastor Chuck Swindoll recounts the anguish Moses felt as he waited for God to act. When things were harder than ever for Moses, however, he cultivated patience, wisdom, and dependence upon God.

Who? Me, Lord?

Pastor Chuck Swindoll brings listeners into Exodus 3 and 4 to stand next to Moses and grasp the gravity of his burning-bush call from God. While Moses’ objections seemed humble at first, they were rooted in fear—fear of his own inadequacy, of Pharaoh’s response, and even of the reaction of his own people.