Leadership is not complete until someone walks in the footsteps of a leader. In the Bible, it was no coincidence that we see a marked change in the original disciples from the end of the Gospel according to Luke to the first few chapters in Acts. Out of genuine love for His disciples, Jesus trainedContinue reading “The Leader’s Greatest Investment (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
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How to Get People to Follow You (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
There are certain types of people you just do not want to be around for long. Their pessimistic and complaining attitude fails to motivate you. There are, however, people who inspire you to “Go for it” and seek to help you in any way they can. Leaders that inspire others honor Christ by empowering thoseContinue reading “How to Get People to Follow You (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
Trust Me… (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
How much you trust someone shows the depth of your relationship. Would you trust a stranger with your credit card? Surely not. Would you trust your teenage kids to stay at home for a weekend while you are on vacation? Maybe. Can you trust God to fulfill his promises? Absolutely. In many cases, trust isContinue reading “Trust Me… (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
Can You See to Lead? (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
A leader without vision is a poor leader, at best. I am not talking about eyesight. I am speaking of vision that comes from God to lead His people. A leader has a keen sense of direction that comes from the ultimate Guide- the Holy Spirit who lives within every follower of Jesus. The visionContinue reading “Can You See to Lead? (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
Everyone Leads Others, Somewhere (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)
Mankind was created by God to follow the One True God and to lead others. From the sixth day of creation, God has placed man in a place of leadership. God works in miraculous ways when the people whom He has gifted and called fulfill their potential. Leadership begins with Christ-honoring integrity. With willing followers,Continue reading “Everyone Leads Others, Somewhere (5 Christ-honoring Distinctives)”
Is Your Church Winning? – a book review
What does the sport of wrestling have to do with church? Pastor Jim Putman would give the answer of “everything” in his book, Church is a Team Sport, because people understand sports better than they do church. Putman was a three time All-American collegiate wrestler who came to Christ after college. For ten years, heContinue reading “Is Your Church Winning? – a book review”
Are You in Sync with God? – a book review
I am rarely satisfied with “ordinary.” I consider this a gift from God. I could care less about fame and wealth. But God has not created me to be ordinary. I found a renewed inspiration this weekend from an extraordinary place- a book. I read books, but it is not my nature to curl upContinue reading “Are You in Sync with God? – a book review”
What is Disciple-Making (Part 1: Spirit-Led Disciple-Making Series)
Leadership is not complete until someone walks in the footsteps of a leader. Disciple-making begins and ends with investing in people. It was no coincidence that we see a marked change in the original disciples from the end of the Gospel according to Luke to the first few chapters in Acts. Out of genuine loveContinue reading “What is Disciple-Making (Part 1: Spirit-Led Disciple-Making Series)”
Spirit-Led Outreach
The potential to radically impact the world for Christ that is partially due to a missing link. Many believers have not made the connection between the gifts of the Spirit they possess and the call of Christ to share the Gospel. The fact is that most Christians do not share the Gospel. In addition, lessContinue reading “Spirit-Led Outreach”
Make Plans, Not Resolutions
I feel like a failure around the second week of January each year. On New Year’s Eve, I sit down with a notepad and decide what changes need to be made. Thirty minutes later, I am overwhelmed with the amount of things that come to mind. I spend theContinue reading “Make Plans, Not Resolutions”
Shepherding Well 