Author: Laura Zimmerman

A Breath of Fresh Leadership

Christian Life, Leadership, Ministry, Tenacious Tuesday

When we breathe the air of a consumer culture, we can’t draw enough oxygen to achieve spiritual...
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The Succession Plan: Planting and Strengthening into the Next Generation

Family, Future, Leadership, Ministry, Succession, Tenacious Tuesday

Last year, GCC president Dave Harvey submitted, for consideration, a succession plan to the GCC board. The plan included Dave’s...
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Leaders, the Suffering You Hate Produces the Resilience You Need*

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In 1941, imprisoned at Dachau, Polish craftsman Franz Kempa fashioned a violin from scraps of wood and makeshift tools. Hidden inside was a...
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Leaders, Prepare for Difficulty

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How would you respond if someone told you today, “Listen, I can’t give you details, but just...
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How the Gospel Reclaims the Joy of Leadership

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Do you want to enjoy leading? Zealously pursue God’s glory. Do hard things. But don’t just uncork your effort towards any old thing....
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More Lessons on Dealing with Broken Relationships 

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Broken relationships and international politics often share striking similarities. Both require clarity, sometimes even courage. The...
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Forget Alexander, I’m Dave the Great!

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Forget Alexander, I’m Dave the Great! Dr. Suess has a wacky little tale in which the witless Mrs....
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Leaders, To Motivate People You Must Know What They Love

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It’s a simple, but wholly transformational principle. We pursue what we treasure.  All humans at all times and all places are always...
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When Clay Pots Crack, Faith Speaks

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Think about where you feel afflicted right now. What comes to mind? Is it financial—more bills than money at the end of the month? Maybe...
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Introduction to The Clay Pot Conspiracy

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Yesterday, New Growth Press released my latest book titled The Claypot Conspiracy: God’s Plan to...
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