What's the One Leadership Trait Our Culture Fears the Most?

Dear Friend,

Do you remember when strong, principled leadership was admired — not attacked? When standing firmly for truth was considered courageous — not controversial?

Today’s culture seems to celebrate those who merely follow popular opinion, while marginalizing anyone who dares to stand boldly for biblical truth. Yet God’s word calls us to something higher: to be watchful, to stand firm, to be strong — and to do it all in love.

At Focal Point, we’re committed to developing courageous, Christ-centered leaders who will impact their families, churches, and communities with biblical truth. That’s why I’m especially excited about our February teaching schedule..

This month on Focal Point, I’ll present two practical series about godly leadership and spiritual maturity. In Wisdom & Maturity, we’ll continue exploring God’s criteria for growing in biblical understanding. Then in Learning to Lead, we’ll discover how to apply these eternal principles in our daily lives — whether we’re leading a business, mentoring young believers, or guiding our own families toward Christ.

Let me be clear: leadership isn’t just for people with certain titles or positions. Every Christian is called to influence others for God’s Kingdom. But here’s the challenge — how can we lead effectively in a culture that increasingly rejects biblical truth?

• The answer lies in following Christ’s own example of servant leadership. He never wavered from truth, yet led with such compelling love that people were drawn to his message. That’s the kind of leadership our world desperately needs today.

Your partnership with Focal Point is helping raise up godly leaders in homes, churches, and communities across our nation. When we work together to equip believers with solid biblical teaching, they become more effective instruments for God’s Kingdom work — and that’s a mission worth sacrificing for!.

To help you grow in your own leadership journey, I’ve selected a powerful book by A.W. Tozer titled Lead Like Christ. With his characteristic insight and biblical wisdom, Tozer unpacks the timeless principles of Christ-centered leadership that our world so desperately needs. Using the book of Titus as a guide, Tozer examines what biblical leadership truly looks like in God’s Kingdom — where sometimes the principles seem upside-down by worldly standards. The first shall be last. The master shall be the servant.

Through Paul’s instructions to his young ministry partner Titus, Tozer explores essential themes of grace, servanthood, spiritual boldness, and humility toward the word of God. Rather than focusing on management techniques, this book reveals how biblical leadership can bring powerful, long-lasting impact — both in your current leadership role and in God’s eternal Kingdom.

Request your copy of Lead Like Christ when you make a generous donation to support the ministry of Focal Point. Your gift will help us continue broadcasting God’s word across the world, developing more leaders who will stand firmly for biblical truth.

Remember, it’s never too late to start practicing Christ-like leadership in your own life. Whether you’re influencing your family, your workplace, or your community, the principles we’ll explore together this month will equip you to lead with greater wisdom and eternal impact.

Thank you for partnering with Focal Point as we raise up a new generation of godly leaders who will impact our nation for Christ!

Standing Firm in Truth,
Mike Fabarez
Pastor and Bible Teacher

P.S. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in your leadership journey! Request your copy of A.W. Tozer’s transformative book Lead Like Christ today.