When a church faces conflict, reconciliation often requires a mediator—faciliators that have been trained to help individuals in the church who are caught up in conflict. When is it best to invite a mediator to help? When both parties acknowledge they are stuck and request help. Read…
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New role, same plan
After finding out what their God-given abilities are, each person can be led to the job/ministry where they can be most fulfilled and effective. Even when facing unfamiliar circumstances, effective leaders know the people they’re leading, and guide them to use their own gifts, talents, skills, and abilities. Read…
Choices for the spiritual leader
As spiritual leaders, it is a no-brainer that we need disciplined guidance from Jesus through prayer and Bible study. If this is going to happen, a spiritual leader must be intentional about four life choices: time, interests, place, energy. Leaders, choose wisely in these areas. Your ability to lead with God’s wisdom and guidance depends on how you prioritize time spent in prayer and reading his Word. Read…
Know your neighborhood
The only constant in this world is change, it’s been said. And it’s true. As people committed to reaching people with the Good News of Jesus, how can we make sense of this? Here are four simple steps that can help our churches to this end: know the fact, know the people, know the community, know what really matters. Read…
Leading from the inside
My wife, Gloria, and I have been foster parents since 2012. It wasn’t until the truth of God’s Word – to care for the defenseless and helpless – was clothed in our action that we had a real voice to speak into the lives of both believers and the lost. We must lead from within. Read…