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Category Archives: Leadership Blog
Beware the Actions of a Successful Conspiracy (2 Samuel 15)
Clip Art Credit: tantrumtoddlers.com If you have been in ministry for more than 6 months, you are aware that not everyone wants to “follow the leader.” Agendas and motives can be self-centered, and, when acted upon, often bring hurt and … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, conspiracy, conspirator, Leadership, ministry, rebellion
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I've Been Praying (And God's Been Answering)
Over the past months my pastor, Rick Warren, has challenged us to consider what God might do with us in the next ten years. What would our lives be like if God answered the prayers of our heart? This got … Continue reading
What Are You Dreaming About? (4)
Artwork Credit: dreambigcollection.com This is the final post in our series, “What Are You Dreaming About?” Today I wrap up our series by focusing our attention on what we are trying to achieve in this life. I thought I would … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplishment, army, care giver, Christian, Gospel, ministry, selflessness, spiritually mature, wounded
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What Are You Dreaming About? (3)
Artwork Credit: psychologytoday.com This is the third in our series, “What Are You Dreaming About?” Today I want to focus our attention the proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since I am looking for a full-time position in … Continue reading
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Tagged body of Christ, contemporary, contemporary worship, dream, dreams, multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-racial, preaching, relevant, worship
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What Are You Dreaming About? (2)
Artwork Credit: susancorso.com We continue to ask the question today, “What Are You Dreaming About?” As I mentioned in my first post, I am looking for a full-time position in ministry. Whether that is a senior pastor position, or a … Continue reading
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Tagged city, discipleship, dream, dreams, mentor, mentored, multi-ethnic, outreach, spiritual maturity, unchurched, urban
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Your Passion is YOUR Passion!
“When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. Yet his sons did not walk in his ways … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, calling, Christian, experiences, gift mix, heart, kingdom of God, Passion, SHAPE, spiritual gifts, will of God
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What Are You Dreaming About?
Artwork Credit: tohjoyo.wordpress.com As some of you know, I am looking for a full-time position in ministry. Whether that is a senior pastor position, or a staff position in the area of discipleship, leadership and / or missional outreach, God … Continue reading
Spiritual Discipline is Relational Discipline!
Image Credit: mimosaspirit.com Have you ever struggled with a “spiritual discipline” because you think the very nature of the phrase conjures up forced obedience? If you have, let me turn your thinking on the matter. I believe … Discipleship (Spiritual … Continue reading
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Tagged dangers, desertion, discipline, divorce, drift, drunkenness, Jeremiah 9, love, relationship, relationships, sacrifice, spiritual disciplines
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7 Actions of Valor in a Leader
A Study of Gideon Judges 8 Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some … Continue reading
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Tagged attack, Christian, compensation, consequences, cooperation, Gideon, Judges, leader, Leadership, mighty man of valor, mighty men of valor, mission, missional, Old Testament, praise, transformation, uncooperative, unrepentant, valor, victory
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7 Lessons on How God Removes A Leader’s Fear
A Study of Gideon, “Mighty Man of Valor” Judges 6-7 Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want … Continue reading
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Tagged baal, Christian, fear, Gideon, Judges, leader, Leadership, midian, Old Testament, sign, support, valor
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