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- How Do You Increase Your Ministry Shelf Life?
By:-Dr. David Manner
Ministry leaders who coast and ignore steps to actively increase their shelf life often find themselves only prepared to lead a church or ministry that no longer exists. What they once learned is not nearly enough to sustain them for their entire ministry.
- Don't Use Titles For Church Leaders
By:-Max Aplin
In Matthew 23 we find what must be some of the most neglected verses in the Bible today. In order to guard against pride, Jesus tells us not to use titles for church leaders. This teaching needs to be put into practice.
- What Does It Take To Be A World-Class Runner?
By:-Dr. David Manner
Running is a great biblical metaphor. The author uses the same metaphor to remind readers of the importance of securing buy-in.
- Are You Rolling In The Deep? You'd Better Look For Still Waters!
By:-Dr. David Manner
Christian life and ministry can sanctify busyness rather than free us from it. Our church culture often values motion as a sign of significance, believing our efforts are essential to God's success in His mission to the world. Stress of ministry and the demands of congregants, teams, and staff constantly vying for our time and full attention may have exhausted our stamina.
- Calling Or Convenience?
By:-Dr. David Manner
What compels you to do what you do…Convenience or Calling? Convenience responds with, “This is what I was trained to do.” Calling responds with, “This is what I was made to do.”
- Obedience To Rest
By:-Dr. Camuy Heremuru
This article is designed to help readers understand the value of rest. It looks at the challenges facing modern organizations which may inhibit respite. It delves into the horrifying vortex of burnout and its end results. The article then draws on cutting-edge research as well as Biblical standards to show the importance of being obedient to rest. It also provides guidelines that leaders and followers are called upon to adhere by.
- Ideological Texture Analysis Of Revelation 2:1-7: A Christian Model Of Foresight
By:-Dr. Camuy Heremuru
As the early Christians struggled to emerge beyond the shadow of Second Temple in their time, 21st century Christians likewise struggle to make sense of what is happening now and will continue to happen. How did first century Christians prepared for future changes? How did Christian leaders in that era prepare their flocks for such changes? Are there implications for contemporary Christians as they face similar changes in light of looming trends? This article investigates the ideological texture evident in Revelation 2:1-7, John's letter to the Church in Ephesus, in order to identify how an understanding of the future guided early Christian communities as they moved towards embracing a Temple free world, beyond Levitical sacrifices.
- Passing On The Mantle
By:-Dr. Camuy Heremuru
The root of succession planning is buried deeply in biblical principles. It is a cross cultural principle unbounded by time. Whether one analyzes leadership under Moses (Numbers 27) John (John 1:23), Paul (2 Timothy 1) or Jesus (Matthew 4:19, Mark 1:17) the necessity of succession planning to leadership continuity and subsequently organizational growth is unparalleled.
- Don't Allow Failure To Be The Final Word!
By:-Shaila Touchton
Everybody fails from time to time. The true failure is when a person is refusing to rise up and failing to try again.
- Are You A Leadership Jaywalker?
By:-Dr. David Manner
What might appear to a leader to be the quickest and most direct route may seem reckless to those members of the organization who have the same goals but are more comfortable taking safer routes.
- Good And Bad Leadership
By:-Fernando Guilarte
The aspiration of all peoples is to be governed with justice and equity. Everyone wants their rights to be respected and the least possible government interference in their normal activities as long as they are legal, of course.
- Women In Authority Over Men, In The Church
By:-Charles Carter
Women may not teach or lead in the Church! It is bad enough when it occurs in culture.
- Alcohol Dependence
By:-Fernando Guilarte
He who assumes a position of power must also accept the responsibility that implicitly carries authority.
- Whose Responsibility?
By:-Fernando Guilarte
On rare occasions, the responsibility lies not with the leader but on the followers.
- Martyrdom In The US: Not Enough Evidence To Execute
By:-Kevin Probst
American Christians are not facing persecution like some Christians in other nations. Some of our Christian leaders look like wimps compared to the bold and brave martyrs of past centuries. Would America’s Christian leaders even qualify for martyrdom in an accuser’s court?
- Hey Brother...Can You Spare Some Change?
By:-Dr. David Manner
Leaders often plunge into the stream of change without reflecting on the past and present circumstances that frame the structure and practices of their organization.
- Leader...Is Free Soloing Worth The Risk?
By:-Dr. David Manner
Most of us can’t imagine taking the personal risk required to participate in such an extreme sport as free solo climbing. And yet, we continually lead our ministries and organizations depending only on our own strength, ability, and talent. As a result, the personal risk and the risk to our organization could be just as catastrophic.
- 6 Things You Need To Stop Doing To Really Delegate
By:-Rachel Blom
If you are a leader, you need to know how to delegate. But for most leaders this is a challenge and they never really let go. But do you realize this may cause your employees or volunteers to become unmotivated? Here's six things you need to stop doing to truly delegate.
- Leader Why Don't You Lighten Up? Try Fartleks!
By:-Dr. David Manner
When was the last time you enjoyed doing what you have been called to do? Maybe the more telling question is when those you have been called to lead enjoyed your leadership. Lighten up!
- How Important Is A Team? Lessons From The Short Life Of Chuck.
By:-Dr. David Manner
The success of a team is not just measured by the end result it is also measured by incremental successes along the way. Chuck's life was short but the leadership lessons learned as a result of his life have lasted for decades.
- If You Aren't Content In Your Ministry Position Why Don't You Just Quit?
By:-Dr. David Manner
If you aren't giving your best stuff to the place where God has you serving now and are saving it for where you are hoping He will call you next...why would He want to?
- God Takes What He Created In Us For His Will
By:-Lisa Beattie
What are your natural talents? What is your past? What have been your experiences? Have you ever wondered what your purpose is? It could be within you already.
- The Laws Of Momentum
By:-Evangelist Derick E. Wilkes
Momentum - By Evangelist Derick E. Wilkes Momentum is mass in motion in a specific direction. Momentum is the process by which your desires move into a physical reality. Momentum is the perceived strength behind a forward shift. Momentum is the propelling force behind something or someone in motion. Learn More...
- Accountability
By:-Evangelist Derick E. Wilkes
Accountability – is the willingness to accept responsibility, or to be answerable to others. Accountability provides a checks and balance system to us that will protect us from harm from ourselves and others. Evangelist Derick E. Wilkes
- America's Prophets: Reeds Shaken In The Wind?
By:-Rev Michael Bresciani
Long ago a dear and wise friend warned me that in life you do not draw to yourself the kind of people you like and admire; rather you draw only those who are exactly what you are. In my lifetime I have never been able to prove that my old friends’ advice was wrong.
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