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Ministry jealousy.
In: discipleship| leadership
9 Aug 2010Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who had been reclining at table close to him and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” (John 21:20-21 ESV)
It caused marriage problems for [...]
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To build or not to build.
In: leadership
19 Mar 2009I was listening to a church planter today talk about his vision of having a church in DC meeting in community centers and defunct church facilities. I was reminded of a pearl of advice from Dr. Elmer Towns - “Big mistake planters make is to buy land too quick and build too small.”
I’ve worked [...]
Are you a rebel or a revolutionary?
In: leadership
13 Mar 2009Absalom ran into David’s men, but was out in front of them riding his mule, when the mule ran under the branches of a huge oak tree. 2 Samuel 18:9
David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:48
I see two camps of church leaders, church planters, and Christ-followers. If you [...]
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Leadership lunch lessons
In: leadership
11 Mar 2009A few days ago I had lunch with my dad and a great team member at Liberty University, Dave Young. Young was Brigadier General in the United States Air Force, commanding the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. He has years of leadership experience, overseeing thousands of people and millions of dollars [...]
I want Barack Obama to be my pastor.
In: leadership
8 Jan 2009I want Barack Obama to be my pastor.
Who wouldn’t want him as your pastor? Think about it. He’s young, handsome, educated, intelligent, charismatic, inspirational. He’s a good family man. His history has made him sensitive to those who struggle, and to those from different backgrounds. He offers the promise of fresh hope, new directions. He’s [...]
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Fence principles: sledgehammers and hedges
In: leadership
19 Dec 2008Two principles I have learned – am learning – concerning making changes or starting new traditions in a church.
Fence Principle #1 – FOR OLDER CHURCHES:
“Don’t ever take a fence down until you know the reason it was put up.”
This quote from the English Christian writer G.K. Chesterton is wise advice for any leader dealing with [...]
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- Tags: policies, traditions
Church leadership structure #3
In: leadership
17 Dec 2008…continued
11. What is the job of a deacon?
A deacon is a spiritually mature person who directs a serving ministry in the church.
12. What is a deacon?
‘Deacon’ comes from the Greek word diakonos which means servant or minister. The example is probably that of the seven Greek believers who led the benevolence ministry to widows in [...]
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Church leadership structure #2
In: leadership
15 Dec 2008…continued
6. What are the qualifications of an elder?
A wise, mature man who is self-controlled, hospitable, a skilled teacher, gentle not violent, not quarrelsome, not greedy for money, not a recent convert, has a good reputation with the community, not overbearing, not quick tempered, loves what is good, upright and holy, disciplined, above reproach, husband of [...]
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Church leadership structure #1
In: leadership
11 Dec 2008When talking with church planters, I am often asked about the leadership structure of a church. Is there there a structure given by God? What is is? What are the leadership roles in the church? Much has been written about this. Following are some guidelines I have studied and practiced with other church leaders:
1. What [...]
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For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel
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