As we begin our journey into the season of Lent this year, I would like to begin by posing a question. What does it mean to be led? What does it mean to follow someone else? What does it mean to submit to the leadership of someone whom we consider to be an influence, a […]
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When you know who you are and why you exist, how you are going to live out these two realities is vitally important.
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In my last post, I talked about the importance of defining our churches identity. The reason for defining our identity as a church is that it will help to sift out those things that are not “us.” They are not things that we should be doing. As leaders in the church, we should not be […]
Read MoreThe reality of the full-time ministry is this, it can breed many of the opposite characteristics than are needed, dare I say, required of those whom God has called to serve in leadership.
Read MoreI was driving home from work about a week ago and a thought came to my mind. “What is the difference between leading and being in front of a group of people?” I know that there are probably many different ways of answering that question. And I am not about to pretend that I have […]
Read MoreIf leaders/disciples rely on pastors to say all the hard things to others in their communities, the church will be slow to grow. via @GCDiscipleship
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