(Part 1) Lights Along the Way
During my life there have been several “special someones” whose thoughts, insights, and encouragement have shaped my ministry in profound ways. One such someone is G. Campbell... Read More »
Dedication, dedication, dedication
Have you ever been called compulsive or obsessive? These terms are generally used in a less than flattering light to describe someone who has a psychological disorder. But when some of... Read More »
Relationships, relationships, relationships
A church board that works well together as a team requires a combination of love and trust. But that doesn’t just happen. It takes time together and open communication. The board... Read More »
Selection, selection, selection
A key ingredient for healthy pastor and board relationships is that the right people be placed in the right spots. This may sound simplistic, but selecting the right leaders is vitally... Read More »
Board Relationships
Over the next few days, Pastoral Coach and Associate Bible Teacher Knute Larson will be leading our conversation around the topic of relationships and church leadership. Knute will... Read More »
The Course
Two elements characterized Paul’s outlook: There was a course to be run and a task to be done. He knew his task—to testify solemnly of the grace of God—but as to his course he... Read More »
What Does Leadership Mean?
Leadership means being lower than all, washing their feet, being their “servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Cor. 4:5).
It means preferring others, furthering their causes, seeking... Read More »
Embracing Our Right To Be Wronged
On Wednesday, David Roper helped us to think about some issues related to power and authority. He challenged us to consider the model of Christ—One who possessed all authority yet... Read More »
Authority
The question of authority is a good one to raise, particularly when someone’s claim seems inflated. It’s one thing to assert authority; it’s another to possess it.
Unauthorized... Read More »
Leadership
Leadership. For most of us it’s a loaded term and a vague concept. While the word itself enjoys almost universal recognition, its meaning, depending on who is using it and in what... Read More »
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