Posts Tagged ‘pastors’
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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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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study, practice, teach
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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