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Greg Wiens
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Persuading, encouraging, or over functioning
Looking back, I can see that I was over-functioning in many situations for much of my life.
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Greg Wiens
3 min read
Stop Trying to Change Others: 4 Steps to Healthier Relationships
Sometimes we wish the people around us would change, but trying to take responsibility for others only leads to frustration.
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Greg Wiens
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You Can’t Fail: Finding True Freedom in Christ as a Leader
I recently sent this long message to a friend of mine who is also a pastor: The fun part of life and ministry isn’t that we always...
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Kurt Rahn
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Why Change Is So Hard for Ministry Leaders (and How to Navigate It With Confidence)
Change is one of the toughest challenges ministry leaders face, often leaving us overwhelmed and stuck. But embracing change is essential.
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Greg Wiens
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Discover Your Unique Purpose in Christ: Embrace Your God-Given Design
Embrace your unique purpose in Christ. You're God's masterpiece, created for good works only you can do—now and for eternity.
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Greg Wiens
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Faithful Leadership: Why Growth Matters Now More Than Ever
Growth is key to faithful leadership. Stay curious, build healthy habits, and honor God by continually developing in all areas of life.
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Greg Wiens
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Procrastination, ADHD, and Coping Strategies: Embracing Your Wiring for Growth
Many of us believe we're the only ones grappling with procrastination or scattered thinking, but these struggles are more common.
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Greg Wiens
4 min read
Why Procrastination Can Sometimes Lead to Better Outcomes
Discover how procrastination, creativity, and faith intersect to produce surprising outcomes.
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Greg Wiens
5 min read
Your Strength Can Be Your Downfall: Strengths, Opposites, and Kingdom Impact
Two weeks ago, I wrote about how I was beginning to learn how to listen to others rather than solve their problems . I do believe that...
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Kurt Rahn
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Discover How to Lead with Your Unique Wiring – A Podcast with Greg Wiens
Dr. Greg Wiens sat down with our friends at Ministry Brands for an insightful conversation about leadership and personal growth.
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Greg Wiens
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Problem Solving: Lessons Learned from Listening, Not Fixing
As a natural problem solver, I spent much of my life offering solutions to others' challenges.
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Kurt Rahn
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Avoiding Burnout: Leading from Your Calling, Not from Expectation
On the surface, I was thriving-leading a growing ministry, mentoring others, and meeting expectations. But under the surface I was exhausted
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Greg Wiens
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Can Faith and Curiosity Coexist? Embracing Both Confidence and Humility in Your Spiritual Journey
Is it possible for us to be sure in our faith and yet curious in our learning at the same time? I believe so.
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Greg Wiens
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When Effort Isn’t Enough: My Journey Through Failure, Faith, and Spiritual Growth
One of the aspects of growing older is that things that confused or frustrated me in my earlier life often become clear. Of course, this isn
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Kurt Rahn
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7 Best Takeaways from Good to Great for Healthy Growing Leaders
Jim Collins' "Good to Great" was revolutionary for me as a young leader. I just had stepped into leadership at a leading Christian...
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Greg Wiens
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Why is it so painful?
We all want physical and spiritual resiliency; however, it starts with transparency and humility, then teachability.
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