Servant Leadership in a Nutshell
Insights from Max De Pree on 4 essential characteristics of an effective leader
Insights from Max De Pree on 4 essential characteristics of an effective leader
The truth is that emotions never die. They are only buried alive. They always resurface, leaking into other parts of our lives and relationships.
It’s one thing to ask AI to help with sermon title ideas; for AI and the Church, it’s another to replace the study of God’s Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit, with ideas pulled together by AI.
Sure, receiving a gift is great, and our hearts should be full of praise to God for what he has given us—first and foremost his Son, but also thousands of other smaller gifts we seldom think about. The gift of happiness can be found in generosity and choosing to give.
Not only does God’s mission permeate the grand narrative of the Bible, but ethics and evangelism grounds the mission in creation, fall, redemption and restoration.
First, we need an environment in which evangelism and disciple making are normalized for followers of Jesus. Second, we need healthy faith communities that can sustain multiplication.
We need to establish our positions in light of all Scripture, not just our preferred passages that support sovereignty and human choice that we wish to believe.
Digital tools enable global outreach by engaging in evangelism and discipleship, allowing the church to reach out to non-believers while supporting the growth of current members through online teachings, discussions, and support.