Wayne Schmidt |
September 27, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership Wayne Schmidt
I was recently asked “Wayne, after 40 years of ministry, what do you think is the greatest spiritual leadership principle?” My answer applies to all of life as well as leadership, and is not original with me, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble”...
Wayne Schmidt |
September 20, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership Wayne Schmidt
Over the years I’d captured some “axioms” as anchor points in ministry. We have developed axioms for how we function as a team at The Wesleyan Church Headquarters, but I also have about a dozen axioms that are personal and memorable to me. They serve as anchor points...
Wayne Schmidt |
September 6, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership Wayne Schmidt
I’ve succumbed on multiple occasions to a certain occupational hazard of ministry — trying to accomplish everything from the platform. I wrestle for months to grasp a perspective or make a change. I then fool myself into thinking if I preach louder and longer, I can...
Wayne Schmidt |
August 26, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership Wayne Schmidt
In 40 years of ministry, I have experienced three major transitions. Each involved a change in geographical location. Each involved a change in ministry context. Each was led differently by God. Transition #1: college to church planting (1979–2009) As I was...
Wayne Schmidt |
August 9, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership Wayne Schmidt
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I fearlessly make known the...
Wayne Schmidt |
July 26, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership Wayne Schmidt
I somehow completed my Bachelor in Christian Ministry without having a sense of what my spiritual gifts might be. Not long after, I participated in a seminar called “L.I.T.E. – Lay Institute To Equip” by Pastor Jim Garlow. It provided a strong historical and...
Wayne Schmidt |
July 12, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership
The Apostle Paul had a thorn in the flesh (2 Corinthians 12). We don’t know exactly what the thorn was, and I am certain it was more perilous than my own. But, like the Apostle Paul, I have found my thorn to be a reminder of the sufficiency of God’s grace and a source...
Wayne Schmidt |
June 28, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership
There is an occupational hazard for pastors — we often see the dark side of people and the soft underbelly of the Church. While there are many in the Church who shine brightly like those referenced in 2 Corinthians 4:6 (the majority in most churches I’m personally...
Wayne Schmidt |
June 14, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership
If we are faithful in little things and over time by God’s grace there is fruitfulness in our ministry, we will begin to build credibility with those we are privileged to shepherd. I believe that the accumulation of credibility is a stewardship opportunity and...
Wayne Schmidt |
May 31, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership
In 40 years of ministry, I have been blessed by an accountability relationship for the past 34+ years with Paul Anthes. Paul is a devoted disciple of Jesus who lives out his calling in the marketplace with every bit of the intentionality and intensity as I live out my...
Wayne Schmidt |
May 31, 2019 |
40-Years: Lessons in Leadership
Today completes 40 years of ministry for me. In some ways, it seems like yesterday that a 21-year-old kid who graduated from Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) joined a launch team to plant a church on June 1, 1979. In other ways, it seems like, well,...
