The Proximity Factor: Essential Disciplines in a Leader's Spiritual Formation

Today’s spiritual leader cannot succeed at ministry and leadership until they succeed at the disciplines necessary to build a strong spiritual base. Expertise and elevated skill levels can take a leader only so far—still short of God’s design. Before they can effectively lead others, they have to lead themselves in the spiritual disciplines from which the revelation of God’s plan for their lives and ministries come.

Dr. Jim Beaird is the Regional Executive Director for the Southeast Region of Open Bible Churches, which includes seven states. He pastored for 30 years in Wyoming, Colorado and Iowa before moving to Florida in 2002. He has a heart for pastors and leaders to train them to be true to their calling and to be life-long learners so they can finish life's course with a strong and vibrant effort. He and his wife, Kris, have three married sons. They reside in the Tampa Bay area. He enjoys the beach, target shooting and golf.