Wilson Leadership Institute

by Apostle Martin Wilson    I based this definition on Dr. John C. Maxwell's book, The Leader's Greatest Return. According to this book, church leaders' success is defined as maximizing the abilities of those working with them . This is achieved by helping people reach their potential, develop as leaders, and maximize their abilities. To develop good church leaders, it is important to understand what good leadership entails. Leadership experts and authors James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner point out that preconceived notions about leadership can create confusion about who is and who is not a leader. The first step in developing effective church leaders is identifying potential leaders. Identifying Potential Leaders John C. Maxwell asserts that for a leader who develops other leaders, the ability to recognize ability is something even more important and rarer than ability itself. Identifying potential leaders is a primary responsibility of any successful church leader. T...

As pastors, we are called to lead, guide, and inspire our congregations. But how can we ensure that we are developing leaders within our organizations? According to Dr. John C. Maxwell, a coach impacts every aspect of how organizations function. We must create a leadership culture to ensure that we have the necessary leaders to fuel our future success. Negative culture creates terrible environments, like fire that spreads and creates destruction. Problems in an organization are like sparks and fire. Leaders have two buckets in their hands: one with water and one with gasoline. They will either extinguish the fire with the water, or they will turn that spark into a raging fire. We get the culture we create, and the nature of the culture affects what we can and cannot accomplish as an organization. Developing leaders is easier in a leadership culture. The leaders within the organization are the only ones that can create a leadership culture. "To ensure that you have the necessary ...

by Apostle Martin Wilson As a pastor, I recently started reading "The Leader's Greatest Return," a book by Dr. John C. Maxwell. I want to share some insights from my notes with you as pastors and leaders. One of the main takeaways I had was the importance and difficulty of developing leaders. Dr. Maxwell compared it to herding cats, which is why many pastors tend to attract and lead followers instead of developing leaders. However, leaders need opportunities to lead alongside other leaders, or they will seek those opportunities elsewhere. Training leaders not only improves their own lives, but also the lives of those they influence. It's a lifelong process that requires discernment, wisdom, insight, and time. Dr. Maxwell famously said, "Everything rises and falls on leadership," and I believe this applies to churches as well. When a church stops growing and developing leaders, it stops growing. Jesus' command was to make disciples who will teach and ...

  Hello Family, I am thrilled about our new series, Unshakable Faith! We kicked off yesterday with an introduction to faith entitled "Faith Beyond Belief" - Understanding the Biblical Definition of Faith. Today, I want to encourage you. As a Christian, your faith in Jesus Christ brings you strength and encouragement. He is the source of all power and the ultimate creator of our reality. In the book of John, Jesus says, "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father" (John 14:12, ESV). As a believer, you have access to the same power that Jesus had, and you can create your reality through Him. Yesterday, we touched on this. The Bible also teaches us in Romans 4:17, "As it is written, 'I have made you the father of many nations' – in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things ...

Have you ever had a dream about killing flies? It might seem like a random and insignificant dream, but dreams can often have deeper meanings and symbolism. In this blog post, we will explore the different interpretations of dreaming about killing flies. First Interpretation  Firstly, killing flies in a dream could be a representation of getting rid of annoyances or obstacles that are hindering your progress in life. In the book of Isaiah, it says, "No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment" (Isaiah 54:17). This verse reminds us that God is on our side, and we can overcome any obstacle with His help. Second Interpretation  Secondly, killing flies in a dream may symbolize overcoming small challenges or minor issues in your life. In the book of Matthew, Jesus says, "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be di...

Dear African-American Pastors, Leading a church is a tremendous responsibility, and it takes a special kind of person to do it well. As an African-American pastor, you have a unique set of challenges and opportunities that come with leading a church in today's world. That's why I wanted to tell you about the Black Church Leadership Podcast, a resource that can help you become a more effective leader. At the heart of the Black Church Leadership Podcast is the idea that leadership is not just about skill sets, but about character and purpose. As an African-American pastor, you have a powerful message to share with your community, and the Black Church Leadership Podcast can help you do it with more clarity and conviction. Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from subscribing to the Black Church Leadership Podcast: Insights from African-American leaders: The podcast features interviews with some of the most respected African-American leaders in the church today. You...