Change is a necessity but rarely is it readily accepted. Innovation, flexibility, and growth all require changes to take place at personal and organizational levels. How does this happen? Specifically, how does this happen in churches? Might I suggest this pathway: 1) a burden, 2) faith, 3) strategy and implementation, and 4) endurance. NehemiahContinue reading “A Burden for Change”
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Cardinal Principles of the Christian Baptist
A couple of weeks ago, I posted A pre-history of the Christian Baptists. The focus was on the surrounding preceding church culture and events that helped form our foundation. That is still an area of interest and further research. Many others were also very interested and is provoking some further research on my part. The ChristianContinue reading “Cardinal Principles of the Christian Baptist”
The Second Mile
Last evening, I preached on being a second mile Christian. The text is found in Matthew 5:38-48. It is a small part of the Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In this passage, Jesus is encouraging believers to go above and beyond in a loving reaction to evil actions from others toward them. We are toContinue reading “The Second Mile”
Fishing Family
We just came back from vacation from Myrtle Beach. We celebrated Father’s day during our time away, and it gave me some opportunities to fish. I grew up fishing, and it was a powerful connection that I shared with my dad and both of my grandfathers. During those outings, I learned many lessons about lifeContinue reading “Fishing Family”
A pre-history of the Christian Baptists
The following is a pre-history of the formation of the Ohio Valley Association of Christian Baptist Churches of God, which I am ordained through. If you would like to know more about us you can find the link here. This blog examines the surrounding context of our formation and a backdrop for why. Baptist TraditionContinue reading “A pre-history of the Christian Baptists”
Three Church Government Structures
We just went through our annual business meeting last week. Many people cannot stand meetings. I do not hate meetings. In fact, I enjoy meetings (when they are productive and result in action). If the church you attend provides a way to be involved in these meetings, it is a splendid idea to do so.Continue reading “Three Church Government Structures”
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Leadership Theory Development
*This post was for an assignment in the Ph.D. program I am in. The course is for Leadership Development Leadership, like many things in the social and hard sciences, ends up in a sea of complexity (Burns, Shoup, & Simmons, 2014). Nicholas Clarke (2013) asserts that complexity comes from leadership theories that become outdated butContinue reading “Leadership Theory Development”
Authentic Leadership
*The following was for an assignment in the Ph.D. program I am in. The course is for Leadership Development. In his letters, the apostle Paul continually calls the reader back to examine his ministry and conduct (1 Thessalonians 2:1-2). For Paul, part of his ministry repertoire is a call to authentic Leadership. Defining authentic leadershipContinue reading “Authentic Leadership”
SOM: Blessed are they which are persecuted
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophetsContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are they which are persecuted”
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