Author: Dr Kevin Hall

Christmas Edition · Devotional 1 Luke 1:30–31“Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God… You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.” Entering the Scene as a Leader Before there was a manger, shepherds, or wise men… there was a moment of calling. A young woman, quietly living her life, suddenly found herself invited into God’s greatest redemptive assignment.Mary’s story begins not with greatness—but with availability. And that is where every leader’s story begins too. Leadership is rarely birthed in comfort.It begins in disruption, in divine interruptions, and in…

Scene 1: The Promise of a Messiah – The Angel Visits Mary Luke 1:30–31“But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.’” Entering the Scene Imagine being a teenager in a quiet village, doing everyday tasks, when suddenly heaven breaks into your world.That’s Mary. Young. Unknown. Ordinary. But chosen. For hundreds of years, Israel waited for a Messiah—someone who would break oppression, restore hope, and bring salvation. Every family prayed, “Lord, let the Messiah come.” But no…

Educational Leadership Series — The Way Bahamas (Based on my Community Presentation Plan for Palm Beach Lakes High School) After analyzing a diverse, high-needs U.S. high school community, I discovered that communication—not curriculum—is often the root of chronic absenteeism, low achievement, and fractured trust. In this feature, I explore those insights and apply them to The Bahamas and Caribbean school systems. Introduction — A School Struggling to Be Heard When I began analyzing the Palm Beach Lakes High School (PBLHS) community, I expected to focus mostly on academic challenges and student performance. Instead, something else emerged with startling clarity: Communication—not…

Educational Leadership Series — The Way Bahamas Parents bring their lived experiences—sometimes painful—into the schoolhouse. In this feature, I explore how stereotype threat, racial profiling, and cultural memory shape parental expectations of teachers, and how Caribbean educators can respond with empathy, cultural competence, and leadership. Introduction — A Conversation Behind the Conversation When I first examined this case study, what struck me most was the power of a single parental story. During a classroom conference, a mother described an early childhood experience of being racially profiled while shopping with her own mother. Although years had passed, the emotional residue of…

Day 8 — Joshua • Strong When Others Are Afraid 📜 Background Before Joshua ever led armies, crossed rivers, or saw walls fall at Jericho, he was simply a young man learning to trust God. He watched Moses, served quietly, and grew in faith when no one was applauding. When twelve spies were sent into the Promised Land, ten returned terrified. They saw giants, danger, and impossibilities everywhere.But Joshua (and Caleb) saw something different. They saw God. Where others saw obstacles, Joshua saw opportunity.Where others panicked, he trusted.Where others backed away, he stepped forward. Leadership begins when you choose faith…

Day 7 — Daniel • Conviction in a Compromised World 📜 Background Daniel was a young man when Babylon conquered Jerusalem. Torn from his home, taken into a foreign land, surrounded by new customs, new values, and new expectations — Daniel could have blended in, lowered his standards, or quietly compromised.But he didn’t. Scripture tells us something extraordinary: “Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself.” (Daniel 1:8) He made a decision early.He drew a line before the pressure came.He decided who he was before anyone tried to redefine him. And God honored him for it. Daniel outlived multiple…

The Grateful One • Thanksgiving That Transforms 📜 Background Jesus was traveling toward Jerusalem when ten men with leprosy stood at a distance, calling out for mercy. They were outcasts — isolated, forgotten, and cut off from society. Yet in just a few words, Jesus changed everything: “Go, show yourselves to the priests.”And as they went, they were healed. But one man — a Samaritan — did something unexpected. He turned back. He ran to Jesus. He fell at His feet. And he gave thanks with a loud voice. Jesus asked the leadership question every generation must answer: “Were not…

A Personal Reflection by Dr. Kevin A. Hall Based on my paper: Team Ministry – Closing Arguments Why Team Ministry Matters to Me The longer I lead, the more convinced I become that ministry was never designed to be a solo enterprise. Scripture shows from Genesis to Revelation that God accomplishes His work through communities, partnerships, and teams. My own journey as a leader has been shaped deeply by this truth — and the more I study Scripture, research leadership theory, and observe the realities of church life, the stronger my conviction becomes: Team ministry is not optional; it is…

Ezra — Leadership Rooted in the Word Scripture: Ezra 7:10 “For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach His statutes…” Ezra lived in a world trying to rebuild itself. After decades of exile, the people of God returned to a broken city, a weakened community, and a fragile identity. Jerusalem needed gates and walls, yes — but even more, it needed spiritual renewal. Enter Ezra: a scribe, priest, teacher, and one of the most overlooked leaders in Scripture. The secret to his leadership was not charisma, strategy, or…

A Personal Philosophy of Leadership by Dr. Kevin A. Hall (Adapted from: Hall, K.A., “Theology and Philosophy of Leadership & Management Paper”) Introduction: Why Leadership Must Be Formed by Christ Every leader is shaped by something — ambition, culture, pressure, personality, or pain. But Christian leadership is shaped by a Person. At its core, leadership for the Christian is the Spirit-empowered work of helping people become more like Christ (Col. 3:10). This transformation is not simply a moral upgrade; it is the renewal of the image of God in people — God’s ancient mission from Genesis to Revelation. In my…