I accepted the call to the ministry when I was 16 years old. At 15, I entered started home school and was amazed by the Bible teaching that I received. An impression was made on my life. Ministry was more than sharing simple stories but was full of timeless truths that needed to be shared.Continue reading “Half of My Life: Seven Insights”
Category Archives: Leadership
Unity
Unity is a precious commodity. Israel struggled to keep it. Eventually, unity was lost, and Israel became a divided kingdom under its fourth king (third in the Davidic dynasty). King David’s grandson, Rehoboam split the nation in 930 B.C. through a miscalculated power play. Ten of the founding tribes made Jeroboam their king to theContinue reading “Unity”
Encouragements for pastors
Pastoring is not a light task or easy role. It can bring a person to the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Being a pastor requires a God-given calling. Paul told Timothy, “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of bishop, he desireth a good work” (1 Timothy 3:1). TheContinue reading “Encouragements for pastors”
Important things to keep in mind this year.
We need to reflect and remember God’s truth in light of a new year. The following is the outline for the first Sunday morning sermon of 2017. The title of the sermon was “Doctrine for a new year.” You can hear the sermon at our church website (click here). The Triune God invites you intoContinue reading “Important things to keep in mind this year.”
Help for small Church pastors to start 2017.
If you have not already done these three things, pray, seek God’s will, and start moving forward. Ask God for direction Scripture is clear that planning and preparation without humility before God are sinful. James 4:13-17 is one such Scripture that gives us this position. Paul reminds us that all work is fruitful only becauseContinue reading “Help for small Church pastors to start 2017.”
Handling Conflict
We live in a world of constant tension. When we are around others, there is always a chance of conflict. Here are my tips for handling conflicts. Seek to make much of Jesus even in Conflict. 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory ofContinue reading “Handling Conflict”
Worshipping Christ at Christmas
It is possible that in the constant rush of this season that our worship comes directly out of duty and habit. Perhaps we forget the what and why that provides the foundation for our Christmas celebrations. That fundamental basis is the incarnation. It may even be true that we have never actually understood the importanceContinue reading “Worshipping Christ at Christmas”
Protecting ministers from narcissism
C.S. Lewis calls pride the “great sin” and “the essential vice.” Scripture teaches that through the “pride of life” (1 John 2:16) we can be tempted into sin. There are even more passages show a disdain for hubris (excessive pride and self-confidence) and the need for humility. There is a healthy level of narcissism thatContinue reading “Protecting ministers from narcissism”
Strategy for Change
Strategic planning is a place some will not venture. In the Church, it is the pseudo-spiritual that see no basis for the practice of the organization. Addressing the Church’s unique ministry context is required for Church leaders. Proverbs 19:21 states, “There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, thatContinue reading “Strategy for Change”
Faith for Change
In the Gospel according to Mark, Jesus utters four words that are incredibly powerful. He says, “Have faith in God” (11:22). He proceeds to talk to them about having faith to move mountains and about the disciple’s prayer life. In the previous blog post, we ended with a prayer to receive a burden and inContinue reading “Faith for Change”
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