We need to avoid "dumbing down" the message. For example, in the course of a series, we take head on issues that the scriptures address, with almost no concern for “My, my, what will the not-yet believers think of this? We might scare them off! If we mention the topic of “Hell” for example, surveys [...]

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Each person has a unique time-line for their journey to Jesus. That is, “How long will it take for them to give their lives to Jesus?” The only answer to that question is, “In their own way and in their own unique time.”
 
If a “newcomer” walks into our gatherings what vibe will they pick up? [...]

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Jump-starting your leadership in 2007 starts with big things and little things. In fact, it is the little things that are the big things! Here is one essential course of action for turning your situation around. Start with noticing what is going on with the people around you:
Pay attention – in case you haven’t [...]

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Paul assumes that a true elder will have a great relationship with “outsiders.”  That seems to be simple enough, but let that image sink in a bit. 

In order to have a great relationship with outsiders, to be liked by those in the greater community, well-known as an individual, appreciated for his or her part [...]

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Paul assumed the key element for success in ministry is the release of the necessary gifting through the intervention of the Holy Spirit’s kinetic power.

He makes reference to this in 1 Tim. 4 when he refers to the elders laying hands on Pastor Timothy at some time prior to his letter.  There was a prophesy. [...]

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Are you ready for a change in 2007? Have you come to the conclusion that the status quo is not good enough? To quote Cliff Claven from Cheers, “Not to worry though!”  Yes, things can change!  Things can change where you are, and you don’t have to wait ten years. 
Start doing these simple things [...]

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Paul’s "attibutes of an elder" summary is at best a partially complete listing of what being an effective leader is about. The single dimension of “practiced character” is indeed an important issue. However, there are three other vital aspects of character that Paul mentions that are essential, but are beyond the arena of the [...]

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We tend to point to 1 Timothy and Titus as the ultimate New Testament descriptions of a leader, especially Paul’s advice to Timothy.
 
I was recently at a gathering for leaders where I was submitted to a teaching on leadership by a well-intentioned person who did his best to explain to eager listeners the important [...]

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The forward progress of any organization has always and will always depend on leadership. There is a shortage of "great" leadership. Jesus pointed this out when he commented that the fields are white, they are ready for harvest and that we ought to pray for laborers to go into the harvest. These laborers are the [...]

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