Author Archives: Nick Chellsen

More Leadership Red Flags

The post highlights three additional leadership red flags indicating it may be time to seek new leadership. These include leaders who prefer working alone, promote a fear of failure, and dismiss feedback. Such attitudes hinder teamwork, creativity, and growth, signaling ineffective leadership styles that could demotivate their teams.

Empowering Young Leaders: Setting an Example

1 Timothy 4:12 is often quoted to encourage young people to step into leadership: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young…” (NIV) But the second half of the verse is just as important: “…but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity”Continue reading “Empowering Young Leaders: Setting an Example”

Experience vs Education: What Matters More?

People often debate which is more important: experience or education. But the truth is, both matter. Experience is learning from your own successes and failures.Education is learning from someone else’s. And education doesn’t have to be formal—it can come from books, webinars, mentorship, or even intentional conversations with those ahead of you. How will youContinue reading “Experience vs Education: What Matters More?”

St. Patrick’s Breastplate: A Leader’s Prayer

St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a traditional Christian prayer attributed to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It emphasizes God’s presence in every part of our lives—before us, behind us, within us, and all around us. Many Christian leaders still recite this prayer today, seeking God’s guidance, strength, and protection. Though the full prayer spansContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Breastplate: A Leader’s Prayer”

Why Mentors Matter: Turning Hindsight into Foresight

You’ve likely heard the age-old adage, “Hindsight is 20/20.” Meaning, clarity often comes after a decision is made. But what if we could have that same clarity before a decision is made? This is why having a mentor is so important. A mentor, simply put, is someone further along on the same path as you.Continue reading “Why Mentors Matter: Turning Hindsight into Foresight”

Seek Understanding Before Sharing Opinions

The Book of Proverbs regularly contrasts the actions of the wise and the foolish. Many passages say something along the lines of, “The fool does ____, but the wise does ____.” While Proverbs 18:2 doesn’t present a direct contrast, it does reveal a key difference: “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airingContinue reading “Seek Understanding Before Sharing Opinions”

The Importance of Accountability in Leadership

If you’ve ever led a team, you’ve likely conducted a job review. This process holds team members accountable for the expectations that were set and the decisions they made. When we look at the leadership of Jesus, we see He held people accountable. An example of this is His interaction with the rich young manContinue reading “The Importance of Accountability in Leadership”

Leadership Strength Quiz: Discover Your Strengths as a Christian Leader

Discover your God-given strengths as a Christian leader. Take this short leadership quiz to uncover your unique style, and use it as a team-building resource to help your group grow in Christlike leadership.

Connecting with God Through Worship

Overview In my book, A Leader Worth Imitating (Principle 2: Presence),  I explain that there are five ways for people to connect with God and encounter Jesus: scripture, prayer, worship, community, and service. In this article, I will explain how people can connect with God through worship.  Worship in the Book of Psalms While worshipContinue reading “Connecting with God Through Worship”