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40 Timeless Truths from 40+ Years of Ministry for Leading with Clarity and Kingdom Impact
Leadership in the way of Jesus is not about performance, perfection, or fear of failure. It’s about grace-fueled courage, humble curiosity, and Spirit-empowered vision. True growth—whether in leaders or communities—is rarely linear. It’s messy, jagged, and full of risk, requiring us to ask better questions, embrace nuance, and dream new dreams no matter our age.

Greg Wiens
Jul 304 min read


How Wise Leaders Make Complex Decisions
Go beyond cost/benefit. Make decisions with wisdom, self-awareness, and spiritual clarity.

Greg Wiens
Jul 223 min read


Why Embracing Pain Might Be the Key to Your Growth
Pain can be a trusted friend when approached wisely. Here’s why it may be your path to real growth.

Greg Wiens
Jul 164 min read


Aging vs. Dying: Why Staying Curious Keeps You Alive
Aging is not dying. It’s choosing growth, curiosity, and connection at every stage of life.

Greg Wiens
Jul 73 min read


The Four Origins of Our Struggles
Where does sin come from? Four sources, one battlefield: your mind. Here's how to fight back.

Greg Wiens
Jul 17 min read


Unlocking Clarity and Calling: How Spiritual Gifts Help You Find Your Place in God’s Kingdom
Spiritual gifts bring clarity and unlock your unique calling in God’s Kingdom.

Healthy Growing Leaders
Jun 244 min read


Unity Is Not Uniformity
Unity welcomes diversity. Uniformity demands sameness. The Church must know the difference.

Greg Wiens
Jun 234 min read


5 Foundations for Healthy Relationships That Actually Last
Build life-giving relationships by healing your identity, not proving your worth to others.

Greg Wiens
Jun 185 min read


Prevent Burnout by Leading from Your A-Game
Burnout isn’t from overwork, it’s from working outside your design. Learn how to live and lead from your A-game.

Greg Wiens
Jun 114 min read


Clarity Is the Starting Line: Why Self-Aware Leaders Have an Unfair Advantage
Clarity fuels momentum. Learn how self-awareness and honest reflection empower leaders to make wise, purposeful decisions under pressure.

Greg Wiens
Jun 43 min read


Living with the End in Mind: How Mortality Grounds My Hope
Taxes reminded me: life is short. But hope in Christ helps me live grounded in eternity, not fear. Here's why that changes everything.

Greg Wiens
May 293 min read


What Is Your Spiritual Indicator?
Outward kindness can mask an empty soul. Learn to spot 3 surprising indicators of real spiritual health.

Greg Wiens
May 213 min read


Joy Looks Different at 70 Than It Did at 20—Here’s Why That Matters
Who fills your cup? Here’s how I’m learning to find joy again—even while pouring into others. This one surprised me.

Greg Wiens
May 124 min read


5 Factors That Shape Every Relationship
Relationships grow or fade based on 5 factors—but intentionality is the one that can change everything

Greg Wiens
May 72 min read


Does It Actually Make a Difference?
If Jesus really rose from the dead, it changes everything. Here's why that ancient claim still matters for your life today.

Greg Wiens
Apr 303 min read


5 Keys to Prevent Leadership Burnout by Understanding Your Calling
Burnout isn’t just from working too hard — it’s from living out of alignment with your true calling. Here's how to lead for the long haul.

Healthy Growing Leaders
Apr 255 min read


The Confidence Trap: What Most Christian Leaders Get Wrong About Being Bold
Real confidence isn’t earned, polished, or performed. It’s found in Christ—and it frees you to lead with boldness, not burnout.

Kurt Rahn
Apr 244 min read


What If the Goal of the Church Wasn’t Growth, but Transformation?
Not all churches look the same, and that’s not the problem. What if we’ve been measuring the wrong thing all along?

Greg Wiens
Apr 234 min read


The Hidden Source of Our Conflicts
Conflict isn’t always about the argument—it’s about what’s underneath it. Discover how your wiring fuels tension and how to grow.

Greg Wiens
Apr 163 min read


Finish the Race Well: The Lifelong Call of Christian Leadership
Paul didn’t just run—he finished well. Discover how Christian leaders can live and lead with endurance, purpose, and faith.

Greg Wiens
Apr 73 min read
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