Leonard Buhler
Leonard Buhler is President of Power to Change, Canada formerly Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada. Leonard formerly was in the agricultural business specializing in production and retail. He also directed the Power to Change Manitoba campaign. Leonard served as a board member from 2001-2003 and he was installed as President in February 2004. Leonard and his wife, Debbie, have been on staff with Power to Change, Canada since September 2003. For updates from Leonard you can follow him on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
Devotional: Do Open Doors & Opposition Belong Together?
“But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” (1 Corinthians 16:8-9) In our minds, open doors and opposition do not belong together. Have you ever heard that phrase, “God is opening a door?” We often take [...] Read More >
Even Jesus Struggled With The Life
Do you ever feel like giving up? Taking the easy road? Putting yourself first for a while? Jesus did too. That night so many years ago in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus pleaded with His Father. “Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me.” You’re in charge of the universe, Father. [...] Read More >
Four Qualities I Look for in a Christian Leader
How do you make sure to choose great people for your leadership team? I’ve asked myself that question many times, and I always come back to the same four qualities suggested by Tim Elmore.* A candidate might have a fantastic resume, an impressive education, or decades of experience. But if I can’t answer the following [...] Read More >
Give the Gift of Hope
Christmas is not as taboo as people make it out to be. Yes, it’s true that store clerks wish everyone “Happy Holidays,” and that some schools and companies insist on decorating a ‘holiday tree’ instead of a Christmas tree. And yes, it’s true that songs featuring “Christ our Savior” don’t get as much airplay as [...] Read More >
God Can Use Me
Do you ever feel like giving up on someone? There are times when it seems like all our best efforts are having zero impact. We pray for our friend to discover Jesus. We extend love and compassion. We engage that person in spiritual conversations. We make ourselves vulnerable as we share our story. But nothing [...] Read More >
How do You Deal With Temptation?
High-profile leaders are not immune to temptation. In fact, the stresses we face make us more prone to temptation than most. I’ve developed a few key habits to help me deal with temptation. What about you? What are some ways you protect your integrity as a leader? Read More >
How do You Recover from Mistakes?
If you’re a leader, you’re going to make mistakes. So how should you respond when the inevitable happens? We all know leaders who have tried to cover up their errors, but that is never a good idea. When you make a mistake, how do you take care of it? Read More >
How to Cultivate Creative Leaders
A scenario for you. You spot a problem within your organization. How do handle it? You could call in the relevant staff members and say, “Here’s a problem. Here’s how I’d like you to fix it.” Or you could take another approach. You could gather your team and ask questions: “Do you feel like we’re [...] Read More >
Imagine the Possibilities
Do you know Paul Henderson? He is a Canadian hockey legend. He scored the winning goal against the Soviets in 1972 with thirty-four seconds left on the clock. He’s also a Christian, and he’s used his influence since then to share Christ with thousands of people. You might be thinking you could never be a [...] Read More >
Increasing my Capacity for Leadership
I thought I had come up with the formula for managing stress. I even taught it at stress management seminars. But it wasn’t until I found true risk-free security that I knew how to battle stress for good. Conquering things beyond my ability has always been a part of who I am. At 8 years [...] Read More >