By Dr. Scott Rodin | The second temptation, and one that is a natural product of the first is the seduction of tying our self-image and that of our organization to our financial status. This may seem less threatening than the first temptation, but beware. Consider the ways that organizations ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | Consider the following definition, “Money is any object that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a given country or socio-economic context. The main functions of money are distinguished as: a medium of exchange; a unit of account; ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | Any Christian who has served in a leadership capacity knows that the position is dominated by issues related to money. We assume positions of leadership because of our passion and calling to carry out a mission, achieve a vision and accomplish significant work. Whether leading ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | When John the Baptist saw Jesus walking in his presence, he made the declaration, “He must increase, but I must decrease.”  Most Christian leaders would say that in their hearts they would wish that Jesus would increase and they would decrease.  But it is hard ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | Every once in awhile a short, pithy comment hits you right between the eyes.  You know what its like.  You stand there, mouth agape and head spinning trying to make sense of what you just read or saw or heard.  I have been reading and ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | We are looking at five implications for leaders taken from Philippians 2:7, where Paul tells us that Jesus “made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant.”  Are we ready to lead in this selfless, sacrificial way?  If so, here ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | We are looking at five implications for leaders taken from Philippians 2:7, where Paul tells us that Jesus “made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant.”  Are we ready to lead in this selfless, sacrificial way?  If so, here ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | We are looking at five implications for leaders taken from Philippians 2:7, where Paul tells us that Jesus “made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant.”  Are we ready to lead in this selfless, sacrificial way?  If so, here ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | For everyone in leadership who wants to follow Jesus, I would suggest the best place to start is Philippians 2:7, where Paul tells us that Jesus “made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant.” It does not say that ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | I have to admit I really hate the word ‘wait’.  It symbolizes waste.  We wait at stop lights, wait in doctor’s ‘waiting rooms’, wait in line at the grocery store, wait for checks to arrive in the mail, wait for apologies, wait for waiters to ... read on