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Category Archives: Leadership Blog
When Depression Falls On the Child of God – Part 2
Photo Credit: carroll.edu “Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me?” (Psalm 43:5, HCSB) We return to the anathema subject of depression in the Christian today because the Bible addresses the reality that many suffer from it, even … Continue reading
Posted in faith, Leadership Blog, Suffering
Tagged Christian, Christianity, depressed, depression, faith, God, hope, Jesus, love, pain, questions, ridicule, suffering, worship
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When Depression Falls On the Child of God
“Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me?” (Psalm 42:5, HCSB) There seems to be a stigma to those Christ-followers who profess some sort of sadness of soul these days. Critics scorn them with pious platitudes like, “How … Continue reading
There Are No Small Pastors!
We welcome Brandon Cox back today with another insightful article that is sure to encourage and promote servant leadership around the globe! Thanks Brandon for sharing! You can learn more about Brandon at his website. I just returned from … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Column, Leadership Blog
Tagged conference, DISC, Exponential, healthy church, Leadership, pastor, Saddleback, self-worth, servant, servanthood, small church
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Walking by Faith or by Sight?
As you may know, Melodee and I are leading a tour of Israel in February of 2013. (That’s 10 months from now.) Here’s the link for details: https://www.eaglesinleadership.org/israel-trip-2013/ As I have been inviting people, a most curious pattern has occurred … Continue reading
Posted in faith, Israel 2013, Leadership Blog
Tagged faith, finances, Israel, Leadership, money, sight
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The Christian Celebrity Cult as False Witness
Editor’s Note: We welcome our friend Alan Hirsch today. Writing on a most poignant issue today for the Christian leader, Alan has agreed to share this “gem” with us. It will included in his foreword to Lance Ford’s new book … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Column, Leadership Blog
Tagged biblical, blaspheme, Bonhoeffer, celebrity, Christian, Christlikeness, cult, discipleship, false, glory, hallow, hero, holy, Lance Ford, Leadership, Martin Luther King, primadonna, Unleader, witness, worldview
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Why [Your] Church Is In Jeopardy
Editor’s Note: Our good friend, Brandon Cox, is planting Grace Hills Church in Northwest Arkansas. As he does, his passion flows into his people and reveals his desire to stay focused on the mission of Jesus. Enjoy this reprint of … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Column, Leadership Blog
Tagged authenticity, church growth, church health, church planting, community, disciple, disciples, discipleship, mission, missional
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Do Not Fear! Complete the Mission!
Photo Credit: baptisttwentyone.com So many times we fail to tell others about the amazing lovingkindness of the Lord for fear! This week, as we have been reading through the Bible, we came across Gideon in Judges 6. He was … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog, Missional, Multi-ethnic / Urban
Tagged Christian, commission, Emmanuel, faith, Great Commission, Immanuel, mission, missional, strategy
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Jesus Isn’t An App!
As I downloaded yet another app this week, I thought of the fun and convenience technology has brought to our lives. You know what I mean – apps for finding a great place to eat, mapping your route to your … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog, Multi-ethnic / Urban
Tagged app, Christian, faith, Jesus, lifestyle, selfish, technology
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Praying for Church Finances
by Pastor Mark Haines We welcome Pastor Mark Haines to Eagles In Leadership this week. He is a happy husband, father, grandfather and pastor living in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan. You can learn more about him at his … Continue reading
Praying For Our City Leaders
By Dr. Matthew Lee Smith My phone rang yesterday afternoon. It was one of our city council members in El Segundo, California, where I recently accepted a lead pastor position. His kind words of welcome and thanks for my recent … Continue reading
Posted in Church Health, Leadership Blog, Missional, Multi-ethnic / Urban
Tagged care for the city, church, church growth, church health, city, ministry, mission, missional, prayer, urban
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