by David Chung | Oct 11, 2019 | Leadership Blog
All that we know about Amos is what is written in the book named for him. Amos received God’s message for Israel in a ‘vision’ while he was among the shepherds of Tekoa then he declared that message like a roaring lion (1:2). Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, reported...
by David Chung | Sep 15, 2019 | Leadership Blog
One of the most indispensable skills for effective leadership is communication. When we talk about communication, we tend to focus exclusively on speaking clearly. Yet listening—attentive, thoughtful listening—is perhaps the most crucial element of communication. Many...
by David Chung | Sep 15, 2019 | Leadership Blog
In its broadest sense, discourse refers to the act of exchanging words in conversation. When applied to leadership, however, the Korean National Dictionary offers a more specific definition: “speech in which a person representing an organization or occupying a public...
by David Chung | Sep 15, 2019 | Leadership Blog
Yesterday, after finishing my sermon at the first service and before the second service began, I was resting with a cup of coffee at the café in my church. At that moment, a church member who had come in for coffee approached me and asked, “Pastor, how much time did...
by David Chung | Apr 2, 2019 | Leadership Blog
So much of leadership relies on good character. Trust is created through it. Talent is protected by it. Internal peace is fostered by it. People cannot climb beyond the limitations of their character. Leaders cannot succeed beyond the depth of their character. Good...
by David Chung | Feb 14, 2019 | Leadership Blog
1 Kings 1 records the story of Solomon ascending to the throne of Israel as David’s successor. As David grew old and had not yet named a successor, Adonijah conspired to seize the throne for himself. A significant number of high-ranking officials in David’s...
