Rise and Lead
Do not settle for longing for the past or even managing what is now. Instead, rise and lead.
Books
Who’s Following You? Howard Hendricks Discipleship
Howard Hendricks was good at emphasizing the simplicity of the message he wanted to express. Jeanne, his wife, relates that he said all he wanted to do was teach the Bible to men who lacked understanding. This essence of Howard Hendricks discipleship is key to understanding his approach.
The Recency Effect on Perspective
The recency effect on perspective can cloud our view of God's work in our lives and the church, making short-term struggles seem like the whole picture. The way out of this unhelpful state for me is to step back and form a larger perspective of God's work in my life and the church. Unfortunately, what takes place in the short term is not always a clear picture of God's activity.
Broken City, Broken World: Reflecting God’s Multiethnic Church Wisdom
According to the apostle Paul, a richly varied church that’s united in Christ reflects the richly varied wisdom of our God. To cultivate multiethnic, multigenerational, and multi-socioeconomic cultures in our churches is to declare to the world the riches of God’s multiethnic church wisdom in Christ.
A Beautiful Partnership—A Multicultural Church Merger
Las Americas couldn’t afford to buy the facility and First Baptist couldn’t afford to keep it, but it didn’t take long to see a merger was in order.
How Fast Should You Make Changes in Your Church?
There is a tendency to try to rush change within the church. The revitalizer sees the need and is called to help lead the church through change but may not fully understand the history behind a piece of furniture or why things are done in a particular way regarding the speed of church change.
Why You Don’t Want to DIY Your Incorporation
With the guidance of experienced incorporation services, it can be easier to navigate this process correctly. Additionally, the process can be lengthy, and mistakes can result in a denial or delay in processing your application, and not including the proper clauses leaves the organization at risk.
3 Ways Worship Can Help You Through a Transition Season
God has seen you through many challenges and cared for you like no one else. He has protected you and fulfilled his promises through your ministry. Discover how worship can help you through transition.
There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Overcoming Inner Self
The good guy is you, FYI. This is a duel to the death between your inner self and this intruder, this outlaw, who is trying to under-mine the person you want to be. Either you face your issues and come out victorious in overcoming inner self, or you run away and hide.
4 Ways to Successfully Lead Through Adversity
Disagreements in years past would have been kept inside the church, but with the advent of social media, negative feelings spread like wildfire to a broader audience. While leaders cannot control what others say, they can control how they react when learning to lead through adversity.